Women Tattoo Design Ideas

Tattoos that are feminine in design, and therefore favored by women and girls are becoming more and more common.

All that changed about twenty years ago when tattooing became more socially acceptable, largely due to the many celebrities who publicly sported tattoos. Some of these were women, and so, tattoos for women became more common and acceptable. Nowadays most people find female tattoos attractive, they certainly aren't offensive anymore.

That having been said it’s still true that more men than women get tattoos and it’s even true that there is a little element of social rebellion inherent in a woman’s decision to get a tattoo, although this is less and less the case, tattoos are more like a fashion item these days.

Feminine ink is no longer shocking, and we no longer jump to conclusions about a woman’s moral character based on whether or not she has a few tattoos!

Tattoo Styles

Many women are physically smaller and more delicately built than men and in general. Tattoos for women are generally smaller and prettier than male tattoos because we consider smaller, more delicate things more feminine

Women’s tattoo designs are also less heavy, less aggressive looking compared to men's tattoos. They tend to have thinner lines, though this is a generalization rather than a rule.

Top 10 Tattoo Designs For Women

Butterfly tattoos: butterflies are perhaps the most popular subject for a girl tattoo. They are delicate and beautiful, and ideal as a tattoo design.

Feminine butterflies tattoo

Tribal lower back tattoos: these were very trendy at the beginning of this century, but were usually not very inspired or original.

Flower tattoos: flowers have a natural beauty and are very feminine, it's not hard to understand why they are usually considered a girly tattoo design. Popular tattoo flowers are roses, lilies, hibiscus, lotus flowers and cherry blossom. Each flower has a deeply rooted symbolic meaning.

Star tattoos: stars are one of the oldest symbols and have a strong symbolic meaning. They are universal, can be simple and small or combined with other designs, that's why they are so popular as a ladies tattoo.

Fairy tattoos: fairies look like cute girls, but have a dark side and magical powers. It's not hard to see where the appeal of fairy tattoos comes from.

Heart tattoos: hearts are the symbol of love and romance and have been a popular design for tattoos since the early days.

Dragonfly tattoos: most women are not very fond of insects, but that's not the case with dragonflies, which are very well-liked as a tattoo design.

Zodiac tattoos: if you believe in astrology, having your zodiac sign tattooed is a good option.

Text tattoos: tattoos of quotes, verses or phrases from the Bible are a popular choice for women. Sometimes they are combined with other design elements, but usually it's just the words, written in a nice font.

top 10 of popular tattoo spots for women and girls:

Just above the ankle: the ankles are another popular tattoo place, very feminine.

Lower back: it's a very feminine spot to have a tattoo. It doesn't usually show, but can be ‘flashed’ as the woman bends over.

The inside of the wrist: this is a good place for a tattoo, it can easily be covered up by wearing a watch or a bracelet.

Back of the neck: very nice spot to have a tattoo in my opinion and one of the less painful places.

The feet: Keep in mind that tattoos on the feet need more care and don't last as long as tattoos on other places.

The shoulder, back or front: also a popular spot. Shoulder tattoos are a great accent when you’re wearing a tank top or halter top in the summer.

The hip: only shows when you're in your underwear or wearing a bikini.

The fingers: a small tattoo on one of your fingers can be very elegant.

The upper arm: very common place to have a tattoo, for women as well as men.

The side: a tattoo on the side of the body is very popular and usually of the floral or swirly kind.