Popular Tattoo Ideas
A bold tattoo makes a statement while a small, discreet tattoo can remain secret and personal. As a tattoo tends to be permanent, choose one based on its long-term attraction. As a result, many people gravitate to the more popular tattoos, such as animals and flowers.
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Spiritual and Religious
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Many of the most popular tattoo designs have spiritual or religious associations. According to the Rank My Tattoos website, stars and crosses are two of the top five most popular tattoos. Other highly requested tattoos include angels, archangels, wings and cherubs. On the more spiritual front, fairies are a popular choice. Astrological tattoos include the zodiac. Many people opt for the lucky clover in their designs.
Animals
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Animals and insects feature heavily in the most-popular tattoo list. Some people want an animal tattoo for its aesthetic beauty, such as a butterfly or a dragonfly. Other animal statements are bolder: lions, tigers and eagles all make a strong visual impact. Some people ask their tattooists to design a spider, snake, bat or scorpion. Other popular choices are dolphins, swallows and fish.
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Tribal
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Tribal designs are popular because of their intricacy and power. For example, many people opt for indigenous or aboriginal designs. Another design favored by many is a Maori tribal tattoo. Non-Maoris who are interested in this design because of its attractiveness should find out what it means before having a permanent tattoo. Some of the meanings include tribal history. Many people have the Maori tattoo on their arms or upper backs.
Other Popular Ideas
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Other popular tattoo designs include flowers, in particular the rose or lotus flower. The sun is another design that is desired by many for its strength and color. Sea motifs are also in vogue with requests for anchors and compasses. Words and phrases in Chinese characters are popular, too. Beasts of legend, particularly dragons and the Phoenix, are other favored tattoos.
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