70+ Tattoos for Girls — with Meanings!
There are so many tattoos for girls to choose from. But which one is for a tattoo lover like you? Do you like cute tattoos for girls or would you rather have something intelligent or powerful or romantic? Or is the amount of pain a big deciding factor for you?
Whatever your query, we have you covered with our exhaustive and best tattoo for girls library, a curated list of good tattoo artists and studios in and around your neighborhood, and a personal consultant who is always available to answer all your doubts.
Just hit us up on the chat icon below in case of any queries around tattoos and we’ll be delighted to help!
On with your hunt for the perfect tattoo…
Table of Contents
- Search by Designs
- Ornamental
- Mehendi Tattoos
- Minimalist
- Tribal, Blackwork, and Illusion
- Search by Body placement
- For the back
- Spine tattoos
- Shoulder tattoos
- Arm tattoos for girls
- Bicep and forearm tattoos
- Hand tattoos
- Wrist tattoos
- Midriff tattoos for girls
- Rib tattoos
- Stomach tattoos
- Leg tattoos for girls
- Thigh tattoos
- Calf and shin tattoos
- Ankle tattoos
- Leg sleeve tattoos
Search by Designs
Now, let’s get you started with a crash course on different kinds of tattoo designs for girls. You can choose to go minimalist or pick an elaborate design, it could be a simple line and a dot or ornamental, a tribal design or contemporary geometry. But what you get should be reflective of you and your thoughts and your life and your people.
Ornamental
As the name suggests, ornamental tattoos feature detailed designs that look similar to intricate jewellery or similar accessories. Such designs are popular as neck tattoos for girls, as they can look both regal and delicate all at once.
Mehendi Tattoos
Of ornamental designs, mehndi designs are becoming a popular trend. Drawing inspiration from the henna designs used by women and girls in temporary hand tattoos across south Asia, mehndi tattoos use similar patterns to create some truly intricate tattoo designs.
What’s more — these designs can be placed anywhere, but have come to be most popular as neck tattoos for girls.
Ornamental designs also prominently feature mandalas, floral patterns, and designs mimicking jewelry. These can be combined with mehndi tattoo designs for an even more dramatic yet still delicate-looking tattoo.
Minimalist
The minimalist style or simple tattoos for girls is an excellent choice for girls looking to get their first tattoo, but it is also popular across the whole inking community.
And why wouldn’t it be! This style allows room for some stunning art. Sometimes, less is more!
Animal tattoos are also a popular choice among girls, and minimalism brings such a delicate element to these very meaningful tattoos.
Tribal, Blackwork, and Illusion
Tattoos for girls often tend to be more minimalistic and delicate, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only kind of tattoo a girl can get. If you’re looking to go all out with your tattoo, then you’ll love these tattoos!
Tribal, blackwork, and 3D (or illusion) tattoos all feature extensive and detailed designs with large sections of black ink. Because of this, these tattoos are almost always quite large — and just as bold!
Search by Body placement
Another big question is the placement of the tattoos. Celebrities choose all kinds of spots and so can you, depending on the size and design of your tattoo and your threshold for pain. Tattoo artists usually recommend that the first tattoo must be made in an area that has more muscle. More the muscle, the less the pain.
For the back
If you’re looking at getting a larger piece inked, the back is the perfect canvas for it! While it isn’t the most common placement for girls looking to get a tattoo, it does lend itself to a stunningly feminine look — if you choose to get it.
Spine tattoos
An even less popular spot for girls to get a tattoo due to it being a more painful spot to get inked on, tattoos on the lower neck and down the spine can actually be quite interesting because you get to work in some rather unique tattoo designs — like these ones!
Love the idea of a spine tattoo but don’t want to go all the way? Try something smaller! Minimalist ink is always a class act and simpler back tattoos for girls make for some gorgeous designs!
Shoulder tattoos
Shoulders can make any design look dainty — it’s just in the nature of this placement for tattoos!
Arm tattoos for girls
As one of the most popular spots for getting a tattoo, there is no shortage of design ideas for arm tattoos. Arm tattoos can range from extra small minimalistic ones to large pieces with heavy detailing, such as full sleeves.
Despite their popularity, sleeves and half-sleeve tattoos are not the only kind of tattoo you can get on your arm.
Ranging from minimalism and line work to larger pieces full of detail and color, you can get as creative as you’d like if you get inked on your arms — after all, these tattoos are one of the best ways to express yourself! This makes arm tattoos perfect for girls who have a bit of creative flair to them.
Bicep and forearm tattoos
If you’re the kind of girl that likes to be loud about her ink, then a sleeve is definitely right up your alley.
But if you’re a girl who prefers minimalism in her ink, try one of these gorgeous yet simple designs.
Hand tattoos
Look up tattoos for girls on hand and you’ll probably find a massive collection of henna designs. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place!
Designs for hand tattoos are often heavily inspired by more ancient forms of body art, such as henna, which usually feature patterns inspired by nature and traditional embroidery.
These forms of temporary body art have now found a place as permanent tattoo designs for girls on hand.
That doesn’t, however, mean you have to restrict yourself to these designs. You can experiment with a whole range of designs and tattoo styles on your hands.
Not sure what style to choose? We’ve got you covered! Check out Tattoo Specializations: The Many Styles of Tattooing or talk to an advisor by clicking on the button below!
A word of caution
Also, a word of caution. Even though they look absolutely stunning and are extremely popular as tattoos for girls, we suggest that you get your hands or feet tattooed after a deliberate thought.
These tattoos fade very quickly as they are exposed to much more wear and tear — after all, we use our hands and feet a lot. This means you’re either going to lose the detail in your tattoo over time OR you’re setting yourself up for a lifetime of touch-ups.
These areas are also more likely to be exposed to water and heat, meaning you’ll be looking at a much more detailed aftercare process to make sure they heal right.
If you’re looking to get a tattoo near these areas, try wrist or ankle tattoos instead. But be warned — tattoos in these areas tend to hurt a lot for most people!
Nevertheless, if you have made up your mind, all we urge you to do is consider a few things:
- Opt for designs that will look good even while they fade
- Choose smaller, more minimalist designs so you don’t invest a lot into something that may not last
- Choose a design with lesser detail so it won’t look smudged as it fades
You’ll also need to take the best care of these tattoos to ensure they last as long as possible.
Wrist tattoos
Tattoos for girls on the wrist is known to be one of the more painful spots to get tattooed on, most might shy away from getting a wrist tattoo for girls.
But it’s hard not to want one when they look this good! Here are some wrist tattoo designs that you may like:
Wrists are also the perfect spot to get matching tattoos, whether it be with a lover, sibling, or friend!
Go on, get your girls together for some squad tattoos! #squadgoals
Midriff tattoos for girls
If you like the dot-work style in the above image, check out Sagar of Funky Fuze (EC, Bengaluru)
The ‘midriff’ refers to the part of your body between your chest and hips.
This is often the most hidden part of your body, which makes it a popular choice for girls who might not want to show off their tattoos — whether this is for professional or personal reasons or simply because it’s an intimate tattoo that you don’t necessarily want to share with the world.
Rib tattoos
Despite being one of the more painful spots to get inked on, ribs are an extremely popular choice for girls.
And it’s easy to see why!
Stomach tattoos
Unlike the arm tattoos, which are more openly visible, the stomach is an area that you’ll see more of than anyone else.
This makes it a perfect spot for tattoos for women that have very deep and personal meaning to you.
Whales represent compassion, solitude, and creative energy
Ferns stand for eternal youth, new beginnings, and family
If you have several tattoo ideas for your design, you can work with an artist to create a tattoo that uniquely represents you! Getting a design customized is an excellent way to bring all your ideas together.
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Check out this design which is described as a “cosmic black bear cub dancing in front of the fire wearing a fox masquerade mask and angel wings made of leaves, amethyst bursting from its chest as it tosses the galaxy in the air. Flanked by sweetgrass and lavender bundles” — try saying that in one breath!
Abstract art featuring a multitude of elements
Uncomfortable with the idea of getting inked on the midriff because you’ll have to bare some skin to get it? Consider Jessie of Verve. As one of the top female tattoo artists in Bangalore, you’ll get both quality and a great experience from here!
Leg tattoos for girls
Much like arms, legs are often more visible than other parts of the body — both to you and others. And just like arm tattoos, leg tattoos can be as minimal or detailed as you’d like them to be.
Thigh tattoos
Thighs are a popular choice for tattoos because they hurt less than other spots for most people.
They also offer the perfect spot for experimentation making them great for larger pieces with various elements.
Calf and shin tattoos
Calves are a popular tattoo spot for everyone, regardless of gender.
It’s one of the spots that doesn’t hurt as much to get inked on, which already makes it a winner for most people, but in addition to that, it is easy to show off or hide.
Ankle tattoos
If you’re not big on feet tattoos, you could consider an ankle tattoo instead.
Leg sleeve tattoos
Now ‘leg’ and ‘sleeve’ together might sound a bit odd, but they’re actually a very popular kind of design!
Sleeves are a great way to incorporate many different elements into a single piece, which makes them perfect for inking a story you want to tell.
These pieces are naturally quite large, though, so while not extremely popular as a tattoo for girls, they can still be quite stunning — especially if you’re into styles like watercolor and blackwork.
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