People get tattoos for all kinds of different reasons. Some get them to stand out of the crowd. Others get inked to commemorate a special event like getting married or having a child.
When there’s a unique story behind a particular ink design, that makes it even more interesting. I’m happy to share some of these cool stories behind each and every one of these tattoos with you, and I hope you enjoy them, too.
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1. This Scar Tattoo
I have a scar on my leg that I always thought would be cool to include with a tattoo of some sort. I’m totally digging this.
2. This Baby Tribute
This lady got a beautiful black and white tattoo to honor a baby she lost. I think that’s such a thoughtful and lovely gesture.
3. This Tattoo For Grandpa
We all have people in our lives with whom we share a special bond. This person opted to honor his grandfather with this colorful piece.
4. This Back Piece
This tattoo is beautiful all on its own, but to find out it was done to celebrate overcoming a broken back is quite astonishing, too.
5. This Anniversary Tat
Celebrating a 25-year anniversary is quite a feat for any couple. So, it’s no wonder this person found a cute way to make the event last forever.
6. This Mental Health Awareness Week Piece
When you have suffered from mental health issues and have come out the other end, it’s definitely a great time to mark your accomplishments with a tattoo.
7. This Cat Homage
People treat their pets like members of their family, so when they pass, an homage tattoo is a great idea. This one is super fun.
8. This Embroidery Tattoo
If you’ve got two passions in life and one of them is baking and the other one is sewing, this tattoo design will definitely suffice. This is a great way to show off your hobbies.
9. This Professional Piece
When you’re a professional, you definitely take your job seriously. So it’s no surprise this dental hygienist opted to celebrate her awesome career path with this tattoo.
10. This Daily Reminder Tattoo
When you’ve been in a horrible car accident and nearly lost your life, this quote from Game of Thrones might be a great reminder to be grateful for every day.
11. This Self-Harm Cover-Up Piece
Many people go through struggles in their life and end up self-harming. This tattoo featuring some favorite characters is an awesome way to start healing.
12. This Musical Tribute Tattoo
This person chose to honor their favorite band member of the indie rock band Frightened Rabbit with a lovely black and white ink piece.
13. This *Game of Thrones*-Inspired Tat
Sometimes life can be inspired by fiction. This lady got a dagger and rose tattoo for her daughter who she named Arya Rose. I bet those Game of Thrones fans get the connection here.
14. This Doggy Tribute
You know, I’ve always wanted a design of the childhood dog that I absolutely loved tattooed on my body. I haven’t found the right design or an artist yet, but hopefully someday I will.
So beautiful.
15. This Iron Stain Cover-Up
What a difference a tattoo can make. This lady had a big iron stain, which is a type of bruising that can happen after an injury. Now she can have something gorgeous to look at.
16. This Kid’s Choice Tattoo
Now, this person went with an even more unusual tattoo choice. This lady’s daughter asked if she could pick her mom’s next tattoo, and surprisingly, to me at least, she obliged. Ha, ha! So cute.
17. This Book Lover’s Tattoo
If you’re a fellow book-lover like this lady, you may appreciate that she incorporated pieces of her favorite books in one tattoo. She even designed this piece herself.
I’ve gotta admit, I’m pretty impressed.
18. This Flowery Cover-Up
Some people may be so ashamed of their scars that they never want to bring any attention to them. Then, there are others who are bold enough to cover them up with a tattoo that everyone will surely admire.
What a great addition to the healing process.
19. This Movie Lover’s Dream
If you have a favorite movie that you’d love to immortalize on your arm and it happens to be Ferris Bueller’s Day Off , you’ll totally know this scene. What a great tattoo to celebrate a favorite film.
20. This Dad Tattoo
If you’re going to get your fourth tattoo, it may as well be something that’s truly meaningful. This gorgeous and unique piece is to honor this lady’s dad.
I absolutely love the detail on it. Amazing.
21. This Mom Tattoo
This seems like it might be a nice idea to surprise your mother with. This person opted for a minimalist approach and it looks lovely.
22. This Mom Piece
This person chose a different route to get a tribute tattoo of their mom. They didn’t pick a very realistic type of portrait; instead, they opted to have an artistic version done without a face.
23. This Tattoo In Memory Of A Sister
“We got tattoos to honor my sister. She had funny moles on her hands,” this Reddit user said. Now, it’s like she’ll always be a part of them.
24. This Dog Tribute
I guess when you name your dog “Bear” this is a fitting tribute to him. I’m really impressed by the awesome detail on this black and white tattoo. This is definitely an interesting piece to boot.
25. This Interesting Story
This person used to write this on their arm with a sharpie in high school. When they finally got to meet their favorite band’s lead singer he wrote it out so they could get it tattooed. That’s so cool.
26. This Impressive Line Work
Oh my, how interesting is this scar cover-up tattoo? This piece definitely shows off some amazing line work. Contrary to what some may believe, it’s not that easy to pull off. It’s actually a crucial part of the whole tattoo process.
27. This Trade Skill Tattoo
This person decided to get a tattoo to commemorate their trade as an electrician. Since they work with their hands for a living, this seemed like a pretty fitting place to put it. Simple yet effective, no?
28. This “Birds On A Wire” Scar Tattoo
Here’s another cool way to use a scar in the design of a tattoo. I absolutely love this “birds on a wire” idea. It goes so well with the scar, it’s beautiful.
29. This Photo Of Dad
When you’ve got a favorite picture of your recently passed father, you may as well use it wisely. This person did just that when they got it tattooed so masterfully on their skin. Impressive work, I must say.
30. This Pronunciation Lesson
I know something about having a name that’s hard to pronounce, ha, ha! So I’m pleasantly surprised that this person spelled it out in pictures to help people remember how to say it. That’s so clever, right?
31. This Tattoo In Memory Of Grandparents
This person decided to commemorate their grandparents with a unique tattoo: a teacup and whale in memory of their grandmother, and a peony in memory of their grandfather. Aww, that is so sweet. Isn’t it?
32. This Favorite Picasso Painting
Wouldn’t it be fun to have your favorite painting immortalized on your body? This person did just that only they gave the tattoo artist free rein to make their own version of it. I think it turned out quite nice.
It’s absolutely amazing to find out the story behind every one of these beautiful tattoos.
If they bring peace to those who received them, I’m sincerely happy for them.
