98 Word Tattoo Ideas For Anyone Deciding On Their New Ink

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

Word tattoo idea: "I don't want to forget; I want to be okay with remembering" on a person's forearm.

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98 Word Tattoo Ideas For Anyone Deciding On Their New Ink

Okay With Remembering

Morticia Addam's Quote, Done By Jozefina Azis At Rock 'N' Roll Tattoo & Piercing In Gdańsk, Poland

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

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

I Am Everything

Promise Me

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!

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

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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

Balance

Worthy

Positive

Doctor Who Quote By Tag At Dabs Studio, Southport, UK

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

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

Kc At Loyalty Tattoo In West Babylon, NY Copied My Mom’s Handwriting With Ease

Classic Spongebob Done By J Kirsch Of Sinful Art Tattoo In Glassboro NJ

Live By The Sun

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

Warrior

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

Hunter S. Thompson Quote Done By Shelby At Ohana Tattoo Parlor In Michigan

Rwe Quote In Memory Of My Sister Who Recently Passed. By - Joel At Old Faithful Tattoo, Walnut Creek, USA

Finally Got My First Ink! Done By Brittany At Color Theory In Lombard, IL

Pointless Fears

Fearless

Home

Text Added To Sleeve By Amanda At Lighthouse Tattoo Co In Grand Rapids, Michigan

A Belted King Fisher Done By Cassie At Heart Of Gold Tattoos In Philadelphia

Fun And Bright Broccoli By O.J. At High Hopes In Wollongong, Australia

Name Handwriting

Mel, Aus Red Panda Tattoo From FnBlue While She Is Visiting From Thailand

"The Sadness Will Last Forever" Vincent Van Gogh Quote Tattoo Done By Rachel At Ink Bar Tattoo In Aurora, IL

House Tyrell Words Done By Jen Culotta At Emerald Tattoo In Lodi, CA

No Half Measures

Fools

Always

Grounded

Love And Pain By Mike Luh At The Philadelphia Tattoo Convention

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!

Lotus Flower And Mac Miller Quote I Got From Byron At Cloud N9ne In Chatham, IL

Spine

Still I Rise

Heart

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

Daffodils, Snowdrops And Bible Quote Goldsmith Tattooer, Jolie Rouge In London

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

The Outsiders Quote By Stephanie At Fatman’s In Blue Ridge, GA

2nd Tatt, Perks Of Being A Wallflower Quote Psycho Tattoo II, By Josh The Hand

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