Celtic Tattoo Designs

Almost everyone gets a tattoo nowadays, however very few people know the meaning and history behind their tattoo design, as tattoo designs are mostly based on personal choice. Though there is nothing wrong in choosing a tattoo design on the basis of its attractive design and personal choice, being aware of the meaning makes the tattoo more significant. Meaning of most of the tattoo designs is well-known, like, everyone knows that a lion tattoo stands for bravery and courage. However, there are certain tattoo designs like Celtic or tribal tattoos, which are made of intricate patterns. Though we consider these just as complex designs, each pattern signifies something.

Designs for Celtic Tattoos, and Their Meanings

Any of the Celtic design tattoos is always made of either knots, step work, spirals or crosses. These patterns are in fact considered as Celtic tattoo designs! So if you wish to get a classic tattoo design, then you should opt for any of the above Celtic pattern design.

Talking about the meanings of these designs, Celtic cross tattoos symbolize the Lord's love, sun, fertility etc. The meaning of Celtic cross tattoo designs is different in each culture, however mostly it is considered or rather referred to as the Cross of Iona. The second pattern of Celtic tattoos, the knot pattern symbolizes the never-changing and never-ending eternity. However there are many Celtic knot tattoo designs like trinity knot, love knot etc. and the meaning differs for each knot tattoo. In case of spiral designs, the right side facing spirals symbolize the sun whereas the left side spinning spirals symbolize the Earth. The step pattern symbolizes the journey of one's life. Besides these Celtic design tattoos there are a few other designs which are given as below.

Tribal Tattoos: Tribal tattoos are as ancient as the Celtic tattoos, broad strokes and black mystic designs are the special characteristics of tribal tattoos. Blending these two tattoo designs is quite easy as both have quite geometrical patterns. Though you can make any abstract design by including tribal and Celtic patterns, it is a lot easier to choose a specific symbol or design and then add both the patterns to it. For example, Celtic tribal cross tattoo. In this design, the cross can be depicted in Celtic patterns, surrounded by tribal floral designs. Similarly; tribal dragon tattoo, Celtic heart tattoos, memorial tattoos etc. can be done in Celtic tribal pattern.

Butterfly Tattoos: Butterfly tattoos are always on the top of the popular tattoos list. After all butterflies are colorful, delicate and also have a meaning. Talking about Celtic butterfly tattoo design, it is quite different from the normal butterfly tattoos. Unlike other butterfly tattoos, Celtic butterflies are made of intricate knot work. Though colors are not generally added to any Celtic tattoo, one can fill the Celtic butterfly with colors also. Celtic butterfly tattoos symbolize life after death and also a beautiful transformation of life.

Armband Tattoos: Celtic armband tattoos are one of the best small tattoo designs. Though small in length and breadth, different sorts of designs can be depicted in any Celtic armband tattoo. Different designs which are popular in this category are spirals, snakes, hearts, flowers etc. You can also get some unique designs, like barbed wires, with spirals around them.

You can add your creativity to these designs and come up with something really unique!