No other tattoo designs convey a message as clear as word tattoos. Yeah, you’re right; it’s because the message is literally written on your skin! No cryptic symbols or surreal images for people (and most importantly, yourself) to wonder what your ink means. And although you might think that these are very simple tattoos, just wait until you see the examples we’ve rounded up in our list. They’re often very far from simple and definitely inspiring!
As it usually goes, you might feel like you’d want to get one of those meaningful word tattoos but aren’t exactly sure what the design should look like and what the words should say. No worries, though; we got your back with these word tattoo ideas. You have your Latin sayings here, stuff like Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum. Of course, only the rara avis’es of our modern-day society will understand such tattoos with meaning hidden under an extinct language, but let them wonder! Then, you’ll see a bunch of reminders to Breathe, Love, Laugh, and so on and so forth in this tattoo inspo mix. Again, why not? Sometimes we do forget the simplest things! And lastly, there’s a good portion of fun little sayings and poems for all the pranksters among us (or hidden inside of us until we see these tattoo ideas). Truly, ideas for word tattoos are absolutely limitless!
So, if you’re all set, let’s skip to the word tattoo gallery, shall we? Once you’ve checked out the cool tattoos, rank the ones you’ve liked the most since now they’re in no particular order. After that is all well and done, be sure to share this article with your friends!
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Okay With Remembering
I've never heard this quote until today, but I really like it now.
Maybe it's not a 'quote' but something very personal from the person who received that tattoo
Load More Replies...Tattoos can be very meaningful to the people that receive them and can be very hard work as well for the artists. I respect your opinion but if you don't like tattoos go to a different post
Load More Replies...Morticia Addam's Quote, Done By Jozefina Azis At Rock 'N' Roll Tattoo & Piercing In Gdańsk, Poland
I JUST figured out Morticia kinda sounds like mortician( are morticians like the people that prep the dead for funerals when they die, right? Correct me if I'm wrong)
Mort means death, so many death related words steam from it
Load More Replies...Harry Potter Marauders Map Tattoo, With Words That Appear Under Black Light
You Can Never Cross The Ocean
Clippy By Ivonne At Lilac Tattoo Studio In Dallas, TX
Leaf Me Alone
Got A Memorial Tattoo For My Daughter Thanks To Jenna Myers
I'm so sorry for your beautiful daughters loss. She will reunite with you one day. The tattoo is beautiful
By Hiten At Hudson Valley Tattoo Company In Wappingers Falls, NY
My Little Queso-Dillo. Peaches at The Tattoo Clinic in SGF NY
For My Undying Love Of Breakfast. By Andrew Green - Liberty Tattoo, Berlin, CT
I Cat Talk Right Now
Now he will regret his tatoo and have it redone !
Load More Replies...I Am Everything
Promise Me
Love it!... Pinky-swear! Q: what part of the body? Looks like the back... Q2: what is the quote from?
Tomorrow And Yesterday
Dumbledore Quote And Colorful Gryffindor Lion By Joanne Baker At Semper Tattoo In Edinburgh, Scotland
My First Tattoo Had To Be A Sentimental One, My Moms Favorite Saying To Me In Her Hand Writing!
Done by Elekktra at Beneath the Surface in Las Vegas, Nevada.
I have something like this. Mine says 'we are in a happy safe place now' because if my severe anxiety
Load More Replies...I Got My Lettering Tattoo Reworked By Giom At Eden Body Arts In Dallas, Texas
Quote From "Atticus" And Done By Apprentice Zoe Sandrock At Sonic Soul Tattoo, Germany
Hagrid Quote By Vitor At Innerlight Tattoo In Torrance, CA
My mother used to say, "You get what's coming. Here it comes!"
Error 404
Quite funny for the moment, but I don't think that it will be funny for the rest of life
The Iron Giant By Rudy At Broad Street Tattoo Studio - Augusta, GA
Dark Tower Quote And Feather Done By Petra At Handsome Cabinboy Tattoo In Prince George, BC
Coffee Tattoo From Thor At Flying Panther Tattoo In San Diego, CA
( my nickname is darkness, that's why i said it lol)
Load More Replies...Balance
Worthy
Positive
Doctor Who Quote By Tag At Dabs Studio, Southport, UK
that looks like it's over a scar. You're a champ. Those can hurt really bad, which is why I'll never get them over my scars
True true (about tattooing over scars)... But upon closer inspection, just looks like a vein... Still rad!
Load More Replies...Some What Healed Alice In Wonderland Quote With Wild Flowers Done By Travis Combs Monkey Bones In Dayton OH
One Day
My Friend Just Got This Ridiculously Awesome Tattoo
I’ve Wanted This Tattoo For A While
Everyone says the calm before the storm, but there is calm after the storm too. And sometimes even a rainbow!
Load More Replies...Sunflower & Quote From Harold And Maude. Done By Jacqueline At Soma Tiger Tattoo In Toronto
Self Love By Janelle Hanson at Anchors End Tattoo in Duluth, MN
Memorial Tattoo For My Gran, South Wales (UK) The Emporium By Hollz
First Tattoo! Quote From Hp, Done By Sarah At Trilogy Tattoo And Body Piercing Memphis, TN
Be Happy
Wish Me Happy
Everything
What does it say?? I thought said everything, but there are 3 dots for i's so it's not everything 🤔
Kc At Loyalty Tattoo In West Babylon, NY Copied My Mom’s Handwriting With Ease
Live By The Sun
Classic Spongebob Done By J Kirsch Of Sinful Art Tattoo In Glassboro NJ
Fly
My Dad Said He Knows Already. By Andy At Sleepy Bones In Hamilton, ON
A Quote From A Tears For Fears Song With A Simple Globe Done By Eric At High Street Tattoo In Columbus, OH
Agreed. I get anxious enough just trying to run my own life
Load More Replies..."Everybody wants to rule the North America and part of South America..."
Rwe Quote In Memory Of My Sister Who Recently Passed. By - Joel At Old Faithful Tattoo, Walnut Creek, USA
Warrior
I can certainly see that, people shouldn't have downvoted
Load More Replies...Simple “It” Inspired Throat Tatty By Ronnie At Starlight Tattoo In Las Vegas, NV
Quote In My Dads Handwriting Who Passed. Boca Raton, FL At Black Pelican Done By Shane Woodward
At first I read, "the dragon isn't failing - it's not trying". It didn't sound right so I had to reread it lol
It's written by their dad that has passed, you could be more respectful...
Load More Replies...Hunter S. Thompson Quote Done By Shelby At Ohana Tattoo Parlor In Michigan
Finally Got My First Ink! Done By Brittany At Color Theory In Lombard, IL
Pointless Fears
that's really hard to read. I don't think it would last in the long run. For anyone curious it says pointless fears on the first fish, friends on the second fish, and enemies on the last fish.
Fearless
Home
A Belted King Fisher Done By Cassie At Heart Of Gold Tattoos In Philadelphia
Text Added To Sleeve By Amanda At Lighthouse Tattoo Co In Grand Rapids, Michigan
Fun And Bright Broccoli By O.J. At High Hopes In Wollongong, Australia
"The Sadness Will Last Forever" Vincent Van Gogh Quote Tattoo Done By Rachel At Ink Bar Tattoo In Aurora, IL
Name Handwriting
Mel, Aus Red Panda Tattoo From FnBlue While She Is Visiting From Thailand
Just Got This Quote From The Musical “Wicked” By Lauren At Addictions Salem, OR. Though I’m Thinking I Will Do A Bigger Semicolon Later, I Love It!
House Tyrell Words Done By Jen Culotta At Emerald Tattoo In Lodi, CA
No Half Measures
Fools
Always
Grounded
Somewhere between adolescence and adulthood, being grounded becomes a good thing!
Love And Pain By Mike Luh At The Philadelphia Tattoo Convention
Scardust (My Favorite Band) By Matheus, Tattoizem Studio Tel Aviv, Israel
Quote From Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Done By Caity Rose At Perigee Moon In Cape May, NJ
Lotus Flower And Mac Miller Quote I Got From Byron At Cloud N9ne In Chatham, IL
Spine
Still I Rise
Heart
Daffodils, Snowdrops And Bible Quote Goldsmith Tattooer, Jolie Rouge In London
The Outsiders Quote By Stephanie At Fatman’s In Blue Ridge, GA
First Tattoo Of Guy Fawkes Mask And Blade And Rose With Quote. Done At All About Ink By Drake. Pensacola, FL
Worthy Of All
Some Important Words By Carrie New Rose. Portland, OR
2nd Tatt, Perks Of Being A Wallflower Quote Psycho Tattoo II, By Josh The Hand
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Bye Bye My Blue
Alles Für Den Dackel
I had to Google translate it but it says "Everything for the dachshund"
It’s a song by Astrolaut and it does mean everything for the dachshund
Load More Replies...It's a quote from a German sitcom called "Janitor Krause" about a Janitor (last name Krause, hence the title), his family and his antics. He's got a dachshund named Bodo and he and his pals run a dachshund club with this slogan "Everything for the dachshund, everything for the club. Our life for the dog." It rhymes in German.
Became somewhat of a cult classic and a saying.
Load More Replies...It's not just a Song. The Original is from a TV Series called "Hausmeister Krause" which is about a Janitor (Hausmeister) that owns a Dachshund (Dackel) that means everything to him. He is in a Dachshund-Club where the Mantra is "Alles für den Dackel, alles für den Club - mein Leben für den Hund!" Which roughly translates to: "Everything for the Dachshund, everything for the Club - my Life for the Dog" the last Sentence has s double Meaning in Germany because when your "Life is for the Dog" it can mean that your Life is s****y or it means nothing.
Typewriter And Kerouac Quote By Cupa At Players Club In Huntington Beach, CA
Conmigo
He Wants To Hope He Never Leaves Tesco
Neverland
for some reason it looks more like "never land" than "Neverland" I think it's too spaced out
@BeepBoop the Single Pringle, I'm thinking maybe they meant for it to be spaced like that .. Never Land, like: keep flying high, never land
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Fantasy
Yum
Art
Soul
Artist: Esteban Aviles, Alpha Red Studios, Wisconsin Dells, WI
So it means "take up your cross" in Latin. What the heck is coming out of the lamb?! The cross is different widths throughout. Maybe intentionally done?? Looks wonky. I just can't see beyond whatever is coming out of its side!! Poor lamby!!!
It’s “the blood of the lamb,” which is wording/imagery used a lot in especially Catholicism but probably other religions. Since Jesus was a sacrifice for the sins of man, he’s called “the lamb of god” (lambs are often used as animal sacrifices) and “the blood of the lamb” washed away the sins of the world. The cross was the weapon used to sacrifice the lamb, which is why it’s drawn as a sword or blade here. Wow, I can’t believe I remember that much of this nonsense. Childhood indoctrination is a heck of a drug.
Load More Replies...Minimalist Toucan With Guaraní Word, Done By Aldo Jiménez At Teju Jagua Tatuajes In Asunción, Paraguay
Sororite
Here
It's an italian song. I always thought it said "sposar" not "sposa" (this is making me sound like Hermione)
Family
Eat
Purity
Unfortunately the word of choice plus the font style automatically makes me think of white supremacists.
Love these word tattoo ideas! The creativity behind each design is inspiring, making personal messages even more meaningful.
Love these word tattoo ideas! The creativity behind each design is inspiring, making personal messages even more meaningful.
