Popular Tattoo Designs

Earlier, tattoos were considered merely a part of hippie culture and were looked down upon by many. However, with changing times, it has become one the most popular and widespread arts today. With many celebrities and popular figures sporting it, tattoo making has become a fashion trend in this century. However, once you have decided to have a tattoo made, you must be looking for a suitable design or symbol for it. With numerous options today, it is really difficult to zero down on a single design. But, here we will have a look at some of the widely used tattoo designs and symbols today which will never be 'out of fashion'.

Most Popular Tattoos
The following are a few favored tattoo designs loved by people all over the world.

Heart Tattoos
The heart is considered as one of the most symbolic signs in the world which needs no explanation. A heart stands for love, passion, innocence as well as relationship. Also, different types of heart tattoos are available, viz., the red heart, the intertwined heart, the broken heart, the pierced heart, etc. Tattoo depicting actual human hearts are also very popular.

Sun Tattoos
The sun symbolizes power, vitality, energy and strength. The sun has been worshiped since ancient times, and even today, it is considered as an epitome of power. According to some beliefs, the sun also symbolizes reincarnation, passion, courage and dignity. You can simply sport a blazing sun or even convert it into human form by giving facial features to it. Sun and moon tattoos, sun with the stars, etc. are also favored.

Zodiac Sign Tattoos
Zodiac sign tattoos are popular among believers in astrology. You can have myriad of ideas and designs to choose from if you have decided to have a Zodiac sign tattoo. You can sport the symbol of your Zodiac sign, have the sign or Roman numeral, or simply spell out the name of the sign.

Tattoo Designs for Women
Although the art of tattoo making is equally famous among men and women, there are certain designs that are considered feminine and suit women the best. They include:

Butterfly Tattoos
Butterfly tattoos are one of the most popular tattoo designs for women. Primarily, a butterfly signifies beauty, fragility and grace. But on a deeper level, it symbolizes rebirth and also travel of the soul to the heaven. Butterflies and hence, the butterfly tattoos also stand for the impermanence and instability in life.

Vine Tattoos
Vine tattoos are another delicate and graceful tattoo designs meant for women. It is difficult to pinpoint the exact meaning of the vine tattoos as it represents different things in different cultures. As vine was to make crowns in the ancient Roman culture, it stands for immortality. On the other hand, it also represents reincarnation or rebirth. Today, however, the vine tattoos are made for their sheer beauty and grace. The other advantage of a vine tattoo is that it looks identical to a bracelet or an anklet when made on the wrist or the ankle respectively.

Floral Tattoos
Floral designs and patterns are loved by most women. So, why not have these beautiful and delicate patterns carved permanently on your body? White lilies, Hawaiian flowers, cherry blossom, calla lilies, lotus, daisy, hibiscus and rose are the most favored floral tattoos designs for women. Another advantage of having a floral tattoo is that you can make use of colors to the fullest.

Tattoo Designs for Men
Just similar to feminine tattoos, there are certain tattoos that can be termed as masculine for their appearance. They include:

Chinese Symbol Tattoos
Chinese symbols, although belonging to the ancient times, have regained popularity even today. There are more than thousand Chinese symbols that have special meanings related to them. You can select any one of the symbols that describes your personality the best and proudly sport it.

Dragon Tattoos
Dragon tattoos have different symbolic meanings in different cultures. In some cultures, the dragon represents the evil whereas in others, it represents power and courage. Sometimes, the dragon also stands for something that is wise and strong hearted. A dragon can be made in a variety of colors and hence, is very popular among guys.

Nautical Star Tattoos
A nautical star, with five points, is also a tattoo with several meanings. It symbolizes the five elements of earth (air, fire, light, water and wind) and represents femininity, health, power, etc. It is also considered as a guiding star who will help the wearer in every odds of life. Another feature of the nautical star tattoo is that it can be made in different patterns and varieties using your creativity.

You should remember to have a tattoo made only by a professional and skilled tattoo artist who will also help you in selecting the best design for you. Good luck!