Inside: 53 Pinky Promise Tattoo Ideas For Your BFF.

A small tattoo of a pinky promise can convey a lot of deep meaning. Close ties and friendships are well represented by this symbol.

A small tattoo of a pinky promise can convey a lot of deep meaning. Close ties and friendships are well represented by this symbol.

Make a promise to your best friend with one of these best friend tattoo ideas.

As a traditional gesture among children, the pinky promise or pinky swear is one of the most common. Two people lock their pinkies together to signify a promise they’ve made to each other.

The ideal bff tattoo idea is to have a design that both of you agree on. In the spirit of self-commitment, try one of these pinky promise tattoo designs. Have a look at some of our favorite tattoo design concepts and use them as inspiration for your next inking.

Promise Tattoo

Pinky Promise Tattoo Meaning

The pinky promise or the pinky swear is a common concept in many cultures. It’s when you promise someone by securing your pinky finger around theirs. Friendship is all about upholding one’s end of the bargain. The promise will be broken along with your pinky if you dare to break it. You’ll have to eat 1,000 needles in Japan if you break a pinky promise! Talk about crazy!

Pinky Promise Tattoo Ideas

Anyone out there looking for a one-of-a-kind tattoo? We’ve got your back! Tattoos of the pinky promise can be large or small, depending on the placement you choose. Use a variety of different colored inks to spice things up a bit!

1. Simple Pinky Promise Outline Designs

2. Back of Arm Pinky Swear Tattoo

3. Pinky Promise with Heart Outline

4. Promise Tattoo on Rib

5. Painted Nails Pinky Swear Design

6. Black and White Ink Hands

7. Matching Back of Arm Pinky Promise

8. Bicep Tattoo of Pinky Promise Outline

9. Magical Pinky Promise Design

Pinky Promise Tattoo Ideas

Best Friend Pinky Promise Tattoo Designs

10. Matching Back of Arm Pinking Swear Outlines

11. Small Pinky Promise

12. Sketched Matching Tattoos

13. Temporary Pinky Promise Tattoos

14. Pinky Promise with Greenery

15. Small Matching Design

16. Red Ink Pinky Promise Art

17. Black Heart Matching Promise Tattoos

18. Pinky Group Promise

Best Friend Tattoos

Skeleton Hand Pinky Promise Tattoos

19. Simple Hand and Skeleton Pinky Promise

20. Black and White Shaded Design

21. Matching Skeleton Pinky Swear Tattoo

22. Skeleton and Witch Pinky Promise

23. Sparkling Pinky Swear Hands

24. Till Death Pink Promise

25. Skeleton Hands Pinky Swear

26. Detailed Dotwork Design Idea

27. Small Shaded Skeleton Hands

Skeleton Hand Designs

Pinky Promise Tattoo with Flowers

Is it safe to say that you’re the type of friend who never breaks a promise? Consider getting a tattoo of this lovely pinky swear design with some greenery instead. What more could you ask for in a piece of artwork? You can change the color or leave it as-is. We’re confident that you’ll love it!

28. Simple Pinky Swear with Flowers

29. Pinky Promise with Bundle of Flowers

30. Love You Always with Daisies

31. Flowery Design with Pinky Promise

32. Pretty Flowers Around Pinky Swear

33. Magical Flower Tattoo

34. Sunflower Pinky Swear Tattoo Idea

35. Outline of Pinky Swear Flower Bouquet 

Pinky Promise Tattoo with Flowers

Pinky Promise Tattoo with Words

36. Always and Forever

37. Promise on Pinky Tattoo

38. Treat People with Kindness

39. Love You Always

40. Family is Forever

41. No Matter What

42. Believe in Yourself

Pinky Promise Tattoo with Words

Pinky Swear Tattoo Ideas

43. Single Line Pinky Swear Tattoo

44. Colorful Magic Swear

45. Detailed Dotwork Design

46. Pinky Promise with Butterflies

47. Pinky Promise with Wine Design

48. Sunshine and Pinky Designs

49. One Line Artwork

50. Pinky Promise with Flower Wrists

51. Fun Promise Tattoo

52. Small Pinky Promise Tattoo

53. Colorful Pinky Promise Design

Pinky Swear Tattoo Ideas

More Tattoo Inspiration You’ll Love

If you love these pinky promise tattoo ideas, then check out a few more ideas that we think you will love.

  • Outlined Doggy Ear Tattoos – Do you have a four-legged friend that you love? Then these dog ear tattoo ideas are perfect for you! Tattoos depicting dogs and canine culture are a popular form of body art around the world. Why do people show such devotion to their dogs as to bear a likeness of them on their skin? Check out why people choose to get these outline dog ear tattoo ideas and more fun ideas and make sure to let us know what you (and your furry friends) favorite design is!
  • Cute Animal Tattoo Ideas: Animal lovers often find their perfect tattoo in the symbolic expression of their favorite furry or feathered friend. These cute, inspiring, and sometimes ferocious tattoos are extremely common as people often link their own identities to these animals. Many of these tattoos are also inked in memory of favorite pets. Animals have several human-like quality and range in meanings across many different cultures. If you’re interested in learning more about what animal tattoo is right for you, keep reading to discover more symbolic meanings and cool ink designs.
  • Zodiac Tattoo Ideas: For those with a strong belief in the stars and zodiac signs, considering using your sign as a tattoo can be an amazing expression of who you are. Choosing the right symbol to represent your sign can tell others a bit about who you are and your personality. We’ve made a list of hundreds of Zodiac Tattoos for you to review to find the one that represent you the best.

Pinky Promise Tattoo