For as long as there have been tattoos, there have been mom tattoos. Most of us love our moms and are proud to share that fact with the world. Below you’ll find a list of some great mom tattoos and some of the reasons why they are so popular.
The “Mom”
There’s really no mom tattoo that will make the message clearer than the one with the word “Mom” in it. While it is true that there are many people with this mom tattoo design, you can very easily make it unique to you and your mother. You can choose any font that you want to use and you can add in any other symbols that make the tattoo that much more meaningful. And remember that you don’t have to use “Mom” in the design if you called your mother by a different name; “Momma” and “Mommy” work, too!
The portrait
If you really want to go all out, this is the Mom tattoo to get. Most people who choose to go the portrait route will use their favorite pictures of their mothers. It is vital that you work with a top tattoo artist to do a portrait tattoo since these usually take quite a bit more work to make them look as realistic as possible. Some people opt to go with a black and white image to give it a nice effect on the skin.
The anchor
Anchors on their own come with plenty of fantastic meanings, but adding in the word “mom” or simply having it implied can add even more to that meaning. Anchors represent stability, which many moms do bring to their families. If that describes your mother, then this might just be the perfect mom tattoo for you. It works even better if you happen to love the sea and/or are a sailor.
The heart
What says love more than a heart? Well, nothing, that’s what! And that’s the reason why heart tattoos have been so popular for so long. Sure, they are pretty simple symbols when compared to some of the new age designs that are popping up everywhere these days, but they also have the clearest meaning. The heart tattoo is probably your best mom tattoo option if you were looking to get a smaller design that you can fit anywhere on your body. Obviously you can also add in a heart to all of the other mom tattoos mentioned on this page.
The flowers
Like hearts, flowers can be used on their own in mom tattoos or added into other designs. The key with flower tattoos is that you find a flower that your mom loves or loved and that has a nice meaning that you want to use. If you do your research, there’s a good chance that you can find a flower that can make your mom tattoo even more meaningful than you imagined. Flowers are super popular tattoos because they are so versatile. You can get a flower tat wrapped around your arm, straight down your chest, or even on your finger.
The crown
If you see your mom as the queen of your world, then the crown could be an excellent choice for your mom tattoo. This meaning isn’t always clear at first glance, so many people will choose to get “Mom” tattooed above or below their crowns to let people know what it represents. Be warned that if you decide to get a more detailed crown, it can cost quite a bit (especially the larger designs), but you can also go with a smaller outline of a crown if you think it would look nice.
The “Momma’s Boy”
This one is amazing for multiple reasons. It’s great that something that someone was possibly put down for in their past now becomes a source of pride. They used to hate being called momma’s boys but are now happy to share that fact with the world. If that describes you, then you should at least consider getting the Momma’s Boy tattoo. Everyone who sees it will know that your mom is the most important person in the world to you and that you wouldn’t be who you are without her. This is one of the best “proud to be my mother’s son” tattoos that you can get.
The quote
This is an excellent choice if you want to get a very unique mom tattoo. And this covers multiple types of tattoos, actually. You can get your favorite quote that your mom said in the tattoo, or you could get a quote that shows how much your mom means to you. Many people who get these types of quote tattoos will get them in a child’s handwriting to make the meaning both clearer and stronger. If you don’t choose to use handwriting, then be sure to test out multiple fonts so you can be sure it looks good where you want to place it.
The date
Like with many of the more meaningful tattoos out there, a date can often be the best way so show your love for your mom. That might be her birthdate, the day she passed away, or maybe even a day that was special to both of you. Dates are most often added to memorial tattoos for moms and will be added to a larger design. Of course, if you were looking to get a smaller mom tattoo that you can always see, a small date on your wrist or hand could be the perfect choice.
The tree
Many people like to get their mom tattoos in the form of a family tree. These are a bit different than classic family tree tattoos, though, since they are meant to celebrate moms rather than the entire family. To make this clear, you can get a big tree (perhaps with the silhouette of a mom) and a smaller tree next to it. To take that even further, you can choose a tree that adds in even more meaning; trust us, every tree you can think of comes with its own meanings.
