The topic of tattoos is so relevant today that with its help they even demonstrate the stability of relationships and people’s choice for life. These are a variety of couple tattoos, with the help of which some declare their love, while others demonstrate strong, unshakable friendship. The semantic load depends on both the sketch and the definition of the owners.
To understand the symbolism and emotional message of a tattoo, first select a sketch, then the style of execution, color scheme, and the presence of any additional symbols or inscriptions. Original and top ideas for similar works for lovers or friends with descriptions and interpretations can be seen in the article below.
The most common couple tattoos
Paired tattoos can be for a guy and a girl in the theme of love, family and romance, or for best friends in a corresponding design. They can look the same, carrying a common meaning for two, or they can be one joint work, divided into two owners. Conventionally, paired tattoos can be divided into those chosen by lovers, spouses or just good friends.
Couple tattoos for lovers
Most often today, common tattoos are tattooed by young people in love; these are sketches dedicated to stable and strong feelings. Drawings can be small, barely noticeable, carrying a personal, non-trivial subtext, or large and bright, demonstrating confidence in one’s choice and expression of feelings. The most relevant ideas are inscriptions, key and lock, hearts with arrows, cardiogram, puzzle and much more.
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Lock and key
Shared tattoos for two are the choice of couples in love, and the most common option is a sketch of a lock and key. It is easy to understand this choice; the partners thereby demonstrate loyalty and love, emphasize that they have found each other, and no one can destroy their relationship.
Inscriptions
Tattoos in the form of inscriptions are also popular among lovers. This could be the word “LOVE”, where the first syllable is written on the body of one person, and the second - on his chosen one. Runic confessions, quotes about love, as well as names of each other are no less popular.
Two crowns
If a guy and his beloved have two crowns on their bodies, the royal objects will symbolize the exaltation of the other half, love and respect for him. Sometimes such sketches are perceived as inflated self-esteem towards oneself and one’s neighbor.
Cardiogram
The heart is the organ responsible for feelings and love, which means a tattoo with a cardiogram for two will symbolize the beating of hearts in unison, one life for two.
Anchors
Another common idea for couples is when such an object is depicted in the same place, scale and color scheme by both the man and his chosen one. The meaning will be similar - young people have decided on the choice of their soulmate, they value their choice and will not exchange it for anything.
For husband and wife
A double tattoo is also a choice for partners in a marriage relationship. For spouses, this is not only a symbol of unfading feelings and respect, but also a reflection of important episodes from family life. The most popular ideas are rings, swans, deer, wings.
Swans
One bird may be on the body of the husband, the other on his wife. It's no secret that swans are the personification of devotion and eternal love. Accordingly, a man and a woman demonstrate the stability of their feelings.
Deer
The master stuffs an animal with horns for his husband, and a female without horns for his wife. In the first case, the sketch means masculinity and strong spirit, and in the second - grace, motherhood, family values. Such images look cool both together and separately.
Wings
Another interesting option for spouses is when one wing is placed on the back of the husband, and the other on the back of the wife. The whole composition means that the family is a single organism, only together they are capable of flight, accomplishing great deeds and ideas.
Rings
An excellent option for married couples who do not like rings and jewelry is a tattoo in the form of rings on the ring finger. This is another indicator that the partners have clearly decided on their choice and are ready to remain faithful until the end of their days.
Yin Yang
A popular symbol that personifies the harmony between the feminine and masculine principles. For married couples, this is a talisman that represents harmony and peace in relationships.
Couple tattoos with best friends
Stylish tattoos for friends are also a fashionable trend for modern young people. Their main task is to show support, deep respect, confidence in companionship and closeness of souls.
Inscriptions
Most often, close friends prefer to immortalize their close relationships with appropriate inscriptions. These could be words or quotes about friendship, names of each other, or dates of events that brought friends together.
Puzzle
Tattoos in the form of two puzzle pieces will look cool and original. The concept of such a body sketch is simple and clear - these are two details that acquire deep meaning and completeness for their owners, but on the condition that they are combined.
Barcode
Two tattoos on the wrists of friends, complemented by inscriptions, for example, the date they met or the date of birth of each other, will look unusual.
Infinity sign
Young people can emphasize strong friendships and the desire to maintain them throughout their lives with the help of identical tattoos with an infinity sign. By the way, you can add inscriptions, names or important dates to them.
Swallows
The birds themselves carry only a positive meaning, and if there is a thread in the beak of the birds that is connected when friends stand next to each other, you will get an unusual tattoo. And the ropes can be made into a figure that connects at the heart.
Funny tattoos
Regardless of the nature of the relationship between two people, romance or friendship, humorous couple tattoos will be a great idea. The top list of the funniest paired sketches includes a plug with a wire, a bolt with a nut, and schematic symbols.
Plug with wire
Small drawings of this format will emphasize, albeit in a humorous format, the strength of the relationship and the unity of the souls of two people.
Nut and bolt
Paired tattoos in the form of a bolt in the middle of hairy legs and a nut between smooth graceful legs can look very unusual and cartoonish. A more serious and neutral version would be a design with a nut and bolt on flowers, as the personification of a romantic relationship.
Schematic symbols
One of the favorites of young people, who use tattoos to demonstrate romantic relationships, are schematic symbols that are part of something whole, executed in a minimalist style.
Lettering for couple tattoos when you want a tattoo with meaning
Couple tattoos on the arm are often made in the form of an inscription. Because this option is better than doves and hearts. And besides, lovers personalize the tattoo in this way, making it unique only for the two of them.
When creating an individual inscription for a tattoo, lovers should listen to themselves and their inner voice. Show a little imagination with your lover, and then a simple drawing will carry a special meaning for you.
What do such tattoos give to a man and a woman, a boy and a girl, friends?
In psychology and esotericism, it is believed that paired tattoos are the personification of the number 2. First of all, it is both a struggle and a unity of opposites. Psychology says that people from different “poles” become truly kindred spirits. In the same way, it is worth understanding paired drawings on the body, which are combined into a single composition if they are folded.
The number two represents cohesion, the union of reason and feelings in a person. Therefore, individually the images look mysterious and enigmatic, but together they convey a clear and understandable plot. This is always a tattoo with deep meaning and subtext, a code for the range of feelings, agreements and important events for two people.
Expert opinion
Viola Madison
Tattoo artist, 8 years experience
If one of the partners (friends) is not ready to take such a step as getting a tattoo, the other one should not resort to such a decision either. Otherwise, the effect of incompleteness and inferiority will be created.
Tattoo for two
Sometimes it is very difficult to find a couple tattoo that could reflect the depth of the couple’s feelings and at the same time would fit the lifestyle of every lover. The simplest and surest solution is to choose a drawing of a simple heart. Such a tattoo will not be very noticeable, but at the same time it will always remind you of your true feelings for the chosen person.
Are there any recommendations for applying paired tattoos?
Before hiring the services of a tattoo artist to apply a couple tattoo, it is important to consider several points:
- the purpose and purpose of the drawing - think about what you want to say through such an act, how exactly the tattoo should be perceived and interpreted, what you expect from it;
- sketch – examples of finished works on the Internet or in catalogs of successful artists can serve as a source of inspiration, but you need to create your own original drawing;
- scale – decide in advance how large and bright the composition can be on your body, based on your preferences and pain threshold;
- style of execution is an important factor that distinguishes paired tattoos from other works; it is a single style of image;
- preparation and care - before going to the salon, learn about the nuances of preparing for the procedure and caring for the injured area of skin.
Important! All of the listed tips and recommendations for applying paired tattoos apply to two people at the same time. The choice, application process, preparation and care should suit both the man and his lover/wife/friend.
Couple tattoo for husband and wife on the arm, as a sign of fidelity to each other
Lovers often pay special attention to tattoos. Feelings are heightened and you want to swear allegiance to your loved one for life, even through a tattoo. In this case, preference is given to spontaneous, crazy and even bold ideas.
Others choose paired tattoos for husband and wife with meaning, because they understand the seriousness of such a step. The tattoo in this case can be simple, an ordinary design or inscription, but for them it is of great importance.
Joint tattoos for couples on the wrist are common. In most cases they are a bracelet, half inscriptions or the same design.
How to choose a tattoo design for a location on the body?
You can select the design and type of tattoo according to the place on the body where you would like to have it tattooed. In the context of paired drawings, the following subtleties of selection are provided:
- hands – tattoo halves will look great on the hand, that is, when two people have half of the composition depicted;
- legs - most often inscriptions are placed on such places, as well as the Yin-Yang symbol and similar ideas;
- back – wings will look coolest on this; drawings in the same format and execution style are also appropriate;
- chest - this is where the heart is located, which means that most often images with a romantic context are shot here;
- sides - non-trivial ideas of a purely personal nature are appropriate here;
- neck – inscriptions and small symbols will look harmonious in a small area.
It is extremely important that the area of the selected area is proportional to the scale and complexity of the drawing.
Pulse tattoo: meaning
The zigzag horizontal pulse line displayed on a heart monitoring machine is used in tattoo art as an expression of love for oneself or others. This design (also known as an ECG or electrocardiogram) suggests that love is born in the heart and grows with every beat.
Heart rate, displayed as peaks, symbolizes devotion and affection. This simple line can be included in other tattoos or represent a design on its own, remaining a powerful symbol of life and love.
A pulse tattoo is often depicted next to a heart - this adds contrast to the design due to its rounded shape. Other images such as crosses, stars, wings, musical notes and other simple shapes are added to the main sketch to provide additional clarity.
The heartbeat is used to demonstrate devotion to music, art, faith or hope.
Also, a cardiogram tattoo can serve as a memory of a loved one who is no longer alive. In this case, a date or name is often added to the drawing.
Many people consider pulse tattoos to be a symbol of vital renewal. If your heart is still beating, then you can change your path - this is a chance to start over.
The pulse sign can symbolize strength, endurance, love, passion, the ability to move forward when everything in the world is holding you back.
The meaning of the pulse tattoo also suggests that time is running out and life is not eternal. This is a reminder to enjoy the little things, value time and enjoy what we have in life.
Styles and colors that are popular for couple tattoos
In the context of such works, the masters always adhere to the same style chosen by the young people. Most often these are the following options:
realism - suitable for drawings of hearts, crowns, swans or deer;
minimalism – appropriate for the execution of diagrams, small objects and symbols;
graphics – looks cool in the context of a cardiogram and various mechanisms;
watercolor is a bright format reminiscent of painting, it will suit any ideas;
old school – colorful designs in a classic design, suitable for hearts, keys, roses, etc.
The black and white color scheme is considered a classic in the field of body art, so it is appropriate for works of any theme and style. They create the main emphasis on content and semantic load. Colored and variegated options convey more emotions and feelings to the viewer.
Popular with girls and boys
A tattoo with a pulse is especially popular among girls, rarely among boys. Most often among males, tattoos with a cardiogram are found among athletes and travelers. For athletes, this drawing symbolizes the need to remember how important the right lifestyle is for their health and life.
Many athletes also personify this image with the need to “survive,” because sport is a constant struggle and competition. Travelers for whom life is all about movement find a similar message in the drawing with a pulse, which makes them move on and discover new horizons.
In rare cases, when a man still has a tattoo with a cardiogram, this characterizes him as a determined and active person who likes to take risks.
Girls can find a lot of meaning in depicting a pulse; some, of course, are guided only by the attractiveness of the tattoo itself. However, girls still have some peculiarities in choosing this tattoo.
So, for example. a girl who has a tattoo with a cardiogram made using several colors is considered to be a cheerful, cheerful, optimistic person who “sees” life in bright colors. In contrast, single-color tattoos speak of the owner’s rationality and self-sufficiency and determination. Such girls keep their finger on the pulse and are ready for any changes in life.
