Tattoos are not only a form of art, they can also be used to reflect your personality, commemorate something of importance, or express your feelings. Getting matching tattoos is a great way to celebrate a significant relationship in your life. If you and your friend decide to get tattoos as a symbol of eternal friendship, researching some ideas would be a great way to start.

Friendship tattoos may highlight the character similarities that you share with your friend, or show the differences that, despite what others may think, make your friendship even stronger. You can get tattoos that remind you of the day you met or another special day for both of you. Tattoos for best friends don’t always have to be identical, as long as they are united by a common idea. 

If you and your friend love goofing around and are well known for always bringing cheerfulness wherever you go, you may be up for getting yourselves some funny best friend tattoos. After all, it’s not like every tattoo has to be solemn.

If the two (or more) of you have decided to get matching tattoos for a best friend commemoration but can’t decide on the image, we have collected some best friend tattoo ideas that will hopefully inspire you to find something that truly represents your unique relationship with your friend.

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3 Matching Dinosaur Tattoos

Dinosaur best friend tattoos on hands, symbolizing friendship and shared memories.

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    Pinky Promise Tattoos

    Friendship tattoos featuring pinky promise designs on two forearms, symbolizing a special bond between best friends.

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    Moon And Sun Wrist Tattoos

    Moon and sun best friend tattoos on forearms, symbolizing friendship.

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    Matching Goose Forearm Tattoos

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    The Powerpuff Girls Best Friend Tattoos

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    Matching Little Smiley Tattoos

    Two wrists with matching smiley face friend tattoos symbolizing friendship.

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    Best Friend Butterfly Tattoos On Hand

    Butterfly tattoo on two hands touching, symbolizing best friend tattoos and the bond of friendship.

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    Spongebob Squarepants And Patrick Star Best Friend Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos of cartoon characters Spongebob Squarepants And Patrick Star on calves, symbolizing friendship and connection.

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    Matching Sun With Moon Tattoos

    Matching sun and moon tattoos on two arms, symbolizing friendship.

    "Matching tattoos with my mum done by Jadechanelp at Vapour Wave Tattoo in London."

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    Bi Frog
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that maybe me and my bestie could get something like that :)

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    Matching Cowboy Chick Tattoos

    Matching chicken tattoos on friends' arms symbolizing best friend tattoos and celebrating friendship.

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    Cute Cat Ghost Tattoos

    Matching cat tattoos on arms symbolizing friendship.

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    Matching Koi Fish Tattoos

    Koi fish tattoos on two arms symbolizing best friend tattoos to commemorate friendship.

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    Little Friendship Alien Tattoos

    Matching UFO tattoos on ankles symbolizing friendship.

    "Little friendship pieces. Hollie at ink transition Melbourne Australia."

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slight trypto from this, cool tat, but.

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    Best Friend Apple Tattoos

    Matching minimalist apple friend tattoos on forearms symbolize friendship and connection.

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    Unique Best Friend Tattoos

    Intricate best friend tattoos with ornate designs and gemstone details on inner arms, symbolizing deep friendship.

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    LynnCaster
    LynnCaster
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. That's absolutely incredible

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    Funny Dinosaur Best Friend Tattoos

    Dinosaur and meteor best friend tattoos on forearms, representing friendship and shared themes.

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    LynnCaster
    LynnCaster
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hah, tells you a lot about which friend is the wild one.

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    Matching Flowers Sister Arms Tattoos

    Four arms with matching floral best friend tattoos symbolizing friendship.

    "My first real tattoo! Matching with my four sisters. Done by Audrey at Arsenal in Bryan, Texas."

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    Best Friend Flower Arm Tattoos

    Matching sunflower tattoos on two friends' arms symbolizing their special friendship.

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    Cute Matching Mushroom Tattoos

    Cute best friend tattoos of mushrooms on calves, one in red and one in orange, symbolizing friendship.

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    Colorful Matching Sailor Moon Inspired Tattoos

    Cute matching friend tattoos featuring mystical cats in teacups surrounded by flowers and stars.

    "My best friend and I got matching tattoos after 18 years of friendship."

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    Cute Best Friend Tattoos

    Matching minimalist best friend tattoos on wrists featuring stick figure girls with tin can phones.

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    Best Friend Sun And Moon Arm Tattoos

    Matching sun and moon best friend tattoos on inner arms, symbolizing eternal friendship.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    repost, but its fine since it is a really nice tattoo! Sometimes you only see the beauty in things when you look twice.

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    Matching Heart-Shaped Paperclip Wrist Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos on wrists featuring intertwined paper clips.

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    Matching Colorful Skull Tattoos

    Two best friend tattoos of skulls with colorful drinks on legs, symbolizing friendship.

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    Matching Cassette Tape Arm Tattoos

    Cassette tape tattoos on arms symbolizing best friend bond and shared memories.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Around thru the middle im gonna b there till the end...

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    Best Friend Birds Collarbone Tattoos

    Two friends with matching bird tattoos on their shoulders, standing near the Eiffel Tower, celebrating their friendship.

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    Best Friend Mountain And Waves Tattoos

    Best friend tattoos depicting ocean waves and mountains on ankles.

    "Best friend of 10 years got the mountain, I got the waves. Done at Emerald Ink Tattoos in Modesto, CA, by Nick."

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    Adorable Little Hot Potato Tattoos

    Cute best friend tattoos with matching flame designs on two people's arms.

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    Finn And Jake From Adventure Time Tattoos

    Cartoon character tattoos on legs, symbolizing friendship.

    "Best friend tattoos. We tattooed each other. My friend is a tattoo artist, I am not. He did Finn, I did Jake."

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    for not being a tattoo artist, you did pretty good

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    Cute Best Friend Tattoos

    Best friend tattoos of smiling toast slices with peanut butter and jelly designs on ankles.

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    Adorable Matching Ghosts

    Matching ghost tattoos with stars and a crescent moon, symbolizing best friend tattoos for lasting friendship.

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    Matching Heart Tattoos

    Three forearms with matching heart tattoos symbolizing friendship.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is more for siblings tho

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    Matching Best Friend Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos featuring intricate, mythical masks in vibrant colors, symbolizing friendship.

    "My tattoo (right) and my best friend’s (left) both done by Dean Denney at Anonymous Tattoo in Savannah, GA."

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    Frankenweenie Inspired Best Friend Leg Tattoos

    Cartoon dog tattoos on two legs, showcasing unique best friend tattoo designs.

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    Matching Sign Of The Horns Tattoos

    Matching hand tattoos symbolizing friendship on two forearms, a perfect best friend tattoo idea.

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    Matching Pokémon Wrist Tattoos

    Colorful best friend tattoos featuring cartoon characters on two forearms.

    "Me and my best friend got matching Pokémon tonight! By Amy at Davidian studio in Hatboro, PA."

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    Matching Planet And Rocket Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos featuring a planet and rocket design on forearms, symbolizing lasting friendship.

    "They both love scifi and they're best friends forever and ever."

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    Matching Cowboy Hat Tattoos

    Friendship tattoos on two people, featuring a detailed hat design and floral elements, symbolizing their bond.

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    Matching Candy Bat Tattoos

    Colorful bat tattoos on friends' forearms, symbolizing friendship.

    "Matching candy bat tattoos with my best friend of 10 years. Paul Gardiner At Black Rider Vancouver, BC."

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    Cute Best Friend Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos of girls on swings under leafy branches on ankles.

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    Red Ink Matching Butterfly Tattoos

    Two friends showing matching butterfly tattoos on their arms, symbolizing their friendship.

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    Matching Teapot And Cup Of Tea Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos of a teapot and cup on arms.

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    Best Friend Script Arm Tattoos

    Best friend tattoos on arms with "double" and "trouble" text, symbolizing friendship.

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    Two Little Contrasting Best Friend Llamas

    Cute matching alpaca tattoos in pink and blue symbolizing best friend tattoos.

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    Best Friend Matching Raccoon And Penguin Tattoos

    Raccoon and penguin tattoos with red bow ties symbolizing friendship.

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    Tequilla Shot Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos of juice glasses on ankles, symbolizing friendship.

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    Matching Kitsune Mask Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos of fox masks on shoulders, celebrating friendship with unique designs.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, OH! umm.... Waaaiiiit, I got it! A Whisker Away! The film!

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    Piglet And Eeyore Tattoos

    Piglet and Eeyore tattoos on arms symbolize friendship and best friend bonds.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's wrong with Eeyore's heiny/back legs? :(

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    Cool Matching Cats Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos on forearms, symbolizing friendship with heart and leaf designs.

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    Adorable Matching Skull Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos featuring small, cute skull designs on two arms.

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    Cute Matching Cactus Hugging Balloon Tattoos

    Two matching cactus tattoos with hearts symbolize friendship on arms.

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    Cowboy Bestie Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos featuring a boot with a flower and a flower with a hat, symbolizing friendship.

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    Matching Cat And Unicorn Best Friend Tattoos

    Friendship tattoos featuring a cartoon cat and unicorn with funny expressions on two different arms.

    "Best friend tattoos! Done by Ann at Kawbi Tattoo, in Salem OR."

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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind of dark? Or me not geting the reference?

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    Matching Vampire Lips Tattoos

    Matching vampire lips tattoos on two elbows, symbolizing friendship.

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    Best Friend Butterfly Tattoos

    Matching butterfly best friend tattoos on two women's arms, symbolizing friendship and unity.

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    Three Matching Floral Heart Tattoos

    Three wrists with matching heart tattoos featuring flowers, symbolizing friendship.

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    Matching Picture Tattoos

    Matching tree tattoos on arms symbolize friendship and connection for best friends.

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    Matching Mushrooms With Legs Tattoos

    Tattoos of mushrooms with legs on friends' arms to commemorate friendship.

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    Matching Emoji Smileys Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos featuring colorful smiley faces on two forearms.

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    Matching Butterfly Tattoos

    Butterfly best friend tattoos on forearms, symbolizing enduring friendship.

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    Matching Whale Tattoos

    Matching whale tattoos on two arms symbolize deep friendship and connection.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made me think of extraordinary attorney woo ngl

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    Matching 'Norigae' Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos featuring colorful floral designs on arms.

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    Matching Lemon And Coconut Tattoos

    Matching citrus and coconut tattoos on ankles, symbolizing best friend tattoos for commemorating friendship.

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    Best Friend Moon Tattoos

    Matching crescent moon tattoos on friends' hands to symbolize friendship.

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    Matching Little Peace Sign Hands Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos of a hand showing a peace sign on two people's arms.

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    Matching Palms With Sun And Sea Tattoos

    Matching palm tree arm tattoos depicting friendship with arrows and sunset.

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    Matching Lightning Wrist Tattoos

    Matching lightning bolt best friend tattoos on forearms, symbolizing friendship.

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    Little Fairy Tattoos

    Two matching fairy tattoos on thighs, symbolizing best friend tattoos and celebrating friendship.

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    Complementary Best Friend Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos, one with a floral design reading "You keep me up" and the other with an anchor saying "You hold me down."

    "My best friend and I got complementary tattoos a few days ago. Dave Halsey at Barbers Electric in Cincinnati Ohio."

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    The Powerpuff Girls Matching Tattoos

    Three wrists displaying matching cartoon-themed best friend tattoos.

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    Best Friend Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos featuring cat designs and anime art, both friends wearing yellow hats.

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    Matching Ghost Shoulder Tattoos

    Best friend tattoos on shoulders featuring abstract ghost designs and a black cat and bat, symbolizing friendship.

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    Cute Matching Floral Ghost Cat Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos with floral ghost designs and "Pretty Scary" text on forearms.

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    Best Friend Tattoos

    Best friend tattoos featuring Piglet and Eeyore with friendship messages and colorful balloons on legs.

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    Best Friend Rooster Tattoos

    Chicken-themed best friend tattoos on arms, one with boots and the other with a bandana.

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    Matching Floral Ghost Cat Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos featuring whimsical cats and floral designs on two forearms.

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    Best Friend Hello Kitty Tattoos

    Two wrists with matching best friend tattoos of Hello Kitty, symbolizing friendship.

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    Matching Skateboard Tattoos

    Matching skateboard tattoos on two ankles symbolizing best friend connection.

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    Matching Cloud Tattoos

    Two arms with matching cloud tattoos symbolizing friendship; one sunny, one rainy.

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    Matching Sleepy Kitties Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos of cat faces with sprout motifs on forearms.

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    Best Friend Spongebob And Patrick Tattoos

    Cartoon best friend tattoos with "Now That We're Men" text on legs.

    "Best friend tattoos by Lillithvaintattoos at Leroux Body Arts Tampa."

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    Matching Flower Bouquet Tattoos

    Two friends displaying matching flower tattoos on their sides to commemorate friendship.

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    Best Friend Space Rat Tattoos

    Rat-themed best friend tattoos on forearms, celebrating friendship with matching cosmic designs.

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    BP forgot to censor this one?

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    Best Friend Floral Heart Tattoos

    Matching heart tattoos with blue flowers on two wrists, symbolizing best friend tattoos for friendship.

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    Funny Best Friend Tattoos

    Best friend tattoos featuring cartoon characters on legs, and two people dressed as those characters in the background.

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    Matching Poison Apple Tattoos

    Colorful skull best friend tattoos with bows and bat wings.

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    Two Matching Butterfly Tattoos

    Butterfly best friend tattoos on wrists, featuring a blue and purple design symbolizing friendship.

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    Cute Best Friend Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos featuring a minimalist face with a red rose on two people's arms.

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    Matching Number 7 Tattoos

    Two arms displaying matching number 7 tattoos for best friends.

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    Matching Lip Arm Tattoos

    Matching snake and lips tattoos on two people's arms symbolizing best friend tattoos.

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    Matching Floral Sun And Moon Arm Tattoos

    Two best friends with matching sun and moon tattoos commemorating their friendship.

    "Best friend tattoos with my main squeeze. Aaron Crocker, Iron Mountain Tattoo Redding, CA."

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    My Little Pony Inspired BFF Tattoos

    Matching best friend tattoos featuring pink and purple cartoon characters shaped like hearts.

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    Best Friend Rose Forearm Tattoos

    Matching rose tattoos on forearms symbolizing friendship.

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    Taco And Burrito Tattoos

    Funny taco and burrito best friend tattoos, each wearing a sombrero, symbolizing friendship.

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    Best Friend Moon, Star And Cloud Finger Tattoos

    Minimalist best friend tattoos on fingers featuring a moon, star, and cloud design.

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    Blackberry Dessert BFF Tattoos

    Matching cake slice tattoos on two arms, symbolizing best friend tattoos for friendship.

    "Blackberry dessert bff tattoos by Angela Franco at sorry Sorry Tattoo, Seattle, WA."

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    Matching Rooster And Pigeon Tattoos

    Two arms with matching best friend tattoos of chickens, symbolizing friendship.

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    Matching Strawberry And Lemon Tattoos

    Tattoos of a strawberry and lemon on forearms symbolize friendship.

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    Matching Cupid Shoulder Tattoos

    Matching cupid tattoos on friends' arms, symbolizing friendship with heart-tipped arrows.

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    Best Bats

    Colorful best friend tattoos of cartoon bats on two people.

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