Family is so important. They do much more than provide for us; they are meant to teach us right from wrong, guide us, and above all, show us love and support.
It’s not hard to see why so many people want to honor the bond they share with their own family, and body art is a beautiful way to do that. There are countless designs to choose from, whether you prefer a simple tattoo like a heart or anchor or something detailed like a family tree or crest.
One of our favorite bonds that are beautifullyportrayed in tattoo art is the bond between a grandparent and their grandchild. There is nothing sweeter than the love you have for your grandkids.
It’s a chance to do all the fun, irresponsible, and silly things you couldn’t do with your kids. After all, they get sent back home to their parents to deal with the sugar load of crazy energy.
Show that bond to everyone around you with these meaningful and special grandchildren tattoos.
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Meaningful Grandchildren Tattoos
These meaningful grandchildren tattoos are a fun way to start our long list of ideas.
1. Family Tree in Shape of Heart
2. Flower for Every Grandchild Tattoo
3. Butterfly for each Grandkid
4. Floating Dandelion with Grandkids Name and Birthdate
5. Names in the Shape of a Heart
7. Birds that Represent Grandkids
8. Arrows Representing Each Grandchild
10. Bird on a Branch for All Grandchildren
11. Watercolor Hearts for Each Kid
12. Grandkids Names with Butterfly
13. Footprints and Handprints with Grandkids Names
14. Dragonfly for Each Grandchild
15. Ribbon of Hearts
Grandchildren Name Tattoos
These name tattoos add that extra special layer of personalization to a grandchild’s tattoo.
16. Infinity Symbol with Grandkids Names
17. Grandchildren’s Names with Butterflies
18. Kids Names in Shape of Heart
19. Family Tree with Grandkids Names
20. Names on Vine
21. Sunflower with Grandchildren’s Names
22. Birth Clock Tattoo with Names
24. Names in Hearts
25. Grandchild’s Names in Hearts Down Back
26. Grandkids Names with Birth Date
27. Names with Infinity Symbol and Feathers
29. Kids Names with Colorful Butterflies
30. Names on Keys with Heart Lock
Grandkids Tattoo Ideas
These grandkids’ tattoos are great examples of how to include step-grandchildren on a tattoo. They aren’t too specific but still show a special symbol of your love for them.
32. Names in the Shape of a Heart for Grandkids
33. Birth Flower of Each Grandchild
34. Heart for Each Grandkid Tattoo
35. Micky Mouse Balloons for Each Grandchild
38. Family Tree in Shape of Heart
40. Names on Keys with Heart Lock
43. Names in Arrows
44. Vine Tattoo with Grandkids Names
45. Flower for Every Grandchild Tattoo
Tattoo Representing Grandchildren
46. Colored Heart for Each Grandchild
47. Butterfly for each Grandkid
50. Butterflies Representing Kids
54. Dragonfly for Each Grandchild
56. Names on Ribbon
57. Birth Clock Tattoo with Names
58. Footprints with Names of Grandkids
59. Names in Arrows of Each Grandchild
60. Butterfly for each Grandkid
Grandchildren Initial Tattoos
Initials are a great option for anyone with a large group of grandchildren. You can always make room for one more letter!
61. Half Moon with Grandkids Initials
62. Initials in Infinity Symbol
63. Anklet Tattoo with Initials
64. Colorful Balloons with Initials
65. Heart with Initials of Each Grandkid
67. Grandkid Initial into a Heart
68. Simple Typewriter Initial Tattoos
69. Clean Letter Tattoo on Wrist
70. Infinity Symbol with Initials
71. Half Moon with Grandchilds Initials
73. Heart with Initials of Each Grandkid
Sweet Grandchildren Tattoo Ideas
74. Stick figure initials
If you have lots of grandkids, you could ink a stick figure of each one with their first initial. What’s great about this cute idea is that you can easily add to it as your family grows!
75. Trailing vine
This beautiful vine trails down the spine with the grandchildren’s initials among the leaves – so pretty.
76. Scrabble board
If your family loves playing Scrabble like mine, I know they’d get a kick out of this (slightly nerdy, but adorable) grandchildren tattoo!
77. The two most handsome chaps
This outline tattoo of a grandfather with his grandson is seriously adorable.
78. Dandelions
This charming grandchildren tattoo idea shows the kids flying with a dandelion. I love the whimsical, fairy-like feel of this one.
79. Butterfly names
Each grandkid’s name is written out in a beautiful script surrounded by ink swirls and colorful butterflies. What a great idea!
80. Precious Moments
If you’re a fan of the Precious Moments collectible dolls and figurines, then you’ll love this cute tattoo design.
Grandchildren Tattoo Designs
81. Sweet drawings
This art style of two grandchildren with their names written below is so cute.
82. Teddy bear
A little girl holding her teddy bear with her name and birthdate makes a beautiful grandchild tattoo. The splash of pink ink really adds some pizzazz.
83. Swings
I love how the grandkids’ names are written on the ropes of the swing!
84. Love charm bracelet
This tattoo features the word “Love” with a little figure for each grandchild. The wrist placement makes it look like a charm bracelet – such an adorable idea!
85. Grandma’s hand
This tattoo portrait of a little girl with her grandma’s hand reaching out to her is too cute for words.
86. Balloon baby
How sweet is this grandbaby girl holding a balloon behind her back? Notice the tiny hearts on the elbows!
87. Grandson and his truck
Lots of little boys love their toy trucks. If your grandson is obsessed with playing with cars, this could be the perfect tattoo design.
88. Special drawings
This grandma appreciated her grandchild’s doodle drawings so much, she got them permanently inked on her skin! That’s a true sign of love.
Tattoos Honoring Grandchildren
89. True love
This tattoo portrait of a grandmother surrounded by her grandchildren is truly stunning.
90. Grandpa and grandson
A simple line drawing of a grandfather holding his grandson’s hand expresses their love so beautifully.
91. Doodle hearts
If your grandchild is old enough to write their name, why not get their sweet little signature inked? This grandma added some colorful hearts her grandkid doodled, too.
So, what do you think? Did any of these ideas pull at your heartstrings and make you want to get a tattoo for your grandchildren even more? I think my personal favorite one is getting a grandkid’s doodles permanently inked.
Those childhood drawings may not be worth much to a museum, but to a grandparent, they are priceless!
Whether you get your grandchildren’s names, tiny portraits, or meaningful symbols to represent them, any tattoo honoring your grandkids is special. Just like the bond you share with them, you will have it forever.
More Meaningful Family Tattoo Ideas You’ll Love
I could go on and on and on about how much I love family tattoos; these grandchildren tattoos were just the start. Check out a few more of our favorite family designs, from adoptions to the bond of a mother and son – we have tattoo ideas for every type of family.
- Adoption Tattoos – Getting a tattoo that represents the process and love behind adoption is a fantastic way to share your story. These adoption tattoo designs are beautiful and express all of the love and dedication involved. We have some of the coolest and most meaningful adoption tattoos to get inspired by. You’ll be proud to show off your new artwork that honors your family.
- Baby Feet Tattoo – Your baby’s footprints can be some of the most precious memories you have. They were so little and innocent during that time. They loved you and you loved them. Getting a baby footprint tattoo can forever engrain that moment in your memory so you can revel in that amazing time for a lifetime.
- Mother and Son Tattoo Ideas – Could there be a lover greater than between a mom and her son? No! This bond is so strong, and there is so much love and respect. It’s no secret that a mom will always protect her son, just as the son will protect his mom. These mom and son tattoos grasp that love beautifully.
Our Favorite Tattoo Healing Products
Taking care of your tattoo is one of the most important steps in planning for your new ink. You want to make sure you keep your ink looking fresh and vibrant, here are a few of our favorite products to do just that.
- Aquaphor Healing Ointment–One of the most widely used tattoo aftercare treatments, and you’ll find a lot of artists quick to recommend the old stand-by. What makesAquaphor the best lotion for tattoo aftercare is that it absorbs the skin’s natural moisture, which keeps the tattoo fresh and promotes healing. A semi-permeable layer is formed from the lotion, which allows moisture to be kept in and everything else to be kept out.
- La Roche-Posay Sunscreen– Rated the best on the market with a perfect score from Consumer Reports for the sixth year in a row, La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Milk dries super fast and is made with an antioxidant complex that fights against UV-ray-caused free radicals.
- Disposable Cohesive Tattoo Grip Cover Wrap– Comes with 16 Roll of Cohesive Tattoo Grip Cover Wraps in 6 Different Colors. Dimensions: 1.6″ x 5 yards (W x L) Per Roll. Self Adhesive Strips Make it Very Easy to Attach it on Tattoo Grips.
