Love tattoos are a unique way to declare affection and celebrate the unique bond between two people. While the red heart might be the most popular symbol dominant in almost all love tattoo designs, they also come in countless other styles and color combinations and include different motifs that add multiple layers of meanings to them. Whether you go for elaborate tattoos with intricate details or a minimalist design, they become a permanent memory on your skin – a way to express yourself through body art. If you want a love tattoo and are looking for designs beyond the classic heart symbol, you are at the right place. Scroll down to understand the meanings behind the love tattoos and explore unique design ideas.
Meaning Of A Love Tattoo
Love is a unique experience for everyone and therefore, love tattoos often reflect unique and deep emotions. They may reflect romantic love, familial bonds, or even friendships. The heart is one of the most common symbols appearing in love tattoos, which symbolize love, loyalty, and passion. However, love tattoos may also include different motifs symbolizing various aspects of love. For instance, the infinity symbol may signify the timelessness of the relationship or signify resilience and commitment. Similarly, a rose may represent passionate love and tattoos with floral patterns and nature-inspired elements may hint at the way the relationship has grown through challenges and blossomed into something beautiful. Adding quotes, song lyrics, or dates to the designs adds a personal touch and may signify a shared memory. Some may even prefer adding symbols and characters from other cultures, such as Celtic knots and Arabic or Chinese symbols of love signifying an emotion that transcends all boundaries.Additionally, love tattoos may also be a symbol of self-love. They are an eternal symbol of what matters most to you. Keep scrolling to check out some unique designs that celebrate this universal emotion.
90+ Best Love Tattoo Ideas
If you would like to take some inspiration for your next tattoo, we are here with just that. From elaborate couple tattoo ideas to traditional hearts, check out love tattoo designs that convey your heart’s desire.
1. True Love Couple Tattoo
Here’s a meaningful couple tattoo if you are looking for one. This design features a heart in bold, red ink and an infinity symbol looping around it. The design may symbolize the deep, unbreakable bond between two people and their unwavering commitment to each other. It can be customized by inking it in different art styles. The color palette of the tattoo complements all skin tones.
2. Self Love Tattoo
Self-love is indeed the purest form of love. You can have this tattoo inked on yourself or have a matching tattoo with your partner. The fine-line style tattoo features a heart-shaped design that transforms into two arms at the bottom and hugs itself. The minimalist tattoo has a simple design but gives a powerful message of accepting and loving yourself.
3. ‘Love Yourz’ Tattoo
‘Love Yourz’ is a beautiful song by J. Cole that carries the message of self-love. You can get these words tattooed in different fonts. If you are a fan of dainty designs, you can go for cursive font, just like in the above image. The placement also depends on how elaborate the font makes your design. You can get it near your collarbone or wrist area.
4. Faith Hope Love Tattoo
A large part of love tattoos is about words of affirmation that make you feel better just by reading them. The words faith, hope, and love feel reassuring and can help you on the path to success and happiness. You can have this tattoo inked on your forearm in clean and simple fonts, just like this one. You can also add a small red heart to make it look attractive.
5. Love Heart Tattoo
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This eye-catching tattoo is perfect for placements around your wrist. The tattoo uses black ink to draw a heart and fit the word “Love” inside it in a beautiful flowing font. The lack of colors and the bold, clean lines add to its elegance. However, you can always add a pop of color to add some character and interest.
6. Love-Hate Tattoo
Love-hate tattoos showcase the struggle between good and evil and may even represent conflicting emotions. This is a striking image with the words inked in contrasting colors overlapping each other. The visual contrast created by the classic red and black ink further highlights the duality of human nature.
7. No Love Tattoo
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This tattoo is best for people who are fiercely independent and self-sufficient. The text “no love” inked on the skin may hint at having a different path to life than seeking love in other people. However, it may also signify emotional detachment, possibly indicating heartbreak and losing faith in love.
8. Love Music Tattoo
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If you are a fan of music then this will surely be your dream tattoo. A flowing treble clef intertwined with a minimal heart creates a beautiful and elegant design. You can have it inked on your forearm, your wrist, or your upper arm depending on how elaborate the design is. You can also go for colors to make the tattoo eye-catching.
9. Love You More Tattoo
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Instead of getting an ‘I love you’ matching tattoo with your better half, you can get a ‘Love you more’ tattoo. The wrist placement makes the tattoo discrete and personal. You can have it inked in cursive or any other dainty font. The red heart adds a pop of color to the otherwise monochromatic design and also makes it more personal. You can also scale the tattoo and place it on any part of your body.
10. True Love Soulmate Tattoo
Just one look at this tattoo, and you know you want it!!! This tattoo is creative and each letter is inked in different colors. The letters of the word “Soulmate” are inked separately on both feet so that they form a full word when they stand side by side, just like two puzzle pieces fitting together. This cute design symbolizes an everlasting bond between two people.
11. Love Tattoo For Couples
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Matching heart tattoos are a forever fad among couples. If you prefer a minimalistic design and want to keep the tattoos simple, get this fineline tattoo. The design features the outlines of two hearts on the arms of a couple. Scale it to your liking and have it placed on your wrist. You can also get your names inked in the hearts.
12. “I Love You” Tattoo
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This tattoo is perfect to be dedicated to someone you love. The phrase “I love you” is inked in simple, thin lines in a beautiful cursive font. You can have it inked in other fonts and use different colors too. You can also add a heart to it. The perfect place for this tattoo is the side of your forearm.
13. Love Tattoo On Wrist
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This tattoo has “cute” written all over it! It’s tiny and the subtlety of the design makes it a chic and stylish choice. The placement on the wrist makes it easy to conceal. You can further personalize it by adding a name or initials, maybe. You can also get it in red ink, instead of black for a more feminine appeal.
14. Floral Love Tattoo
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A lily tattoo symbolizes devotion. If you are a fan of floral tattoos, you can have this gorgeous traditional lily inked inside a heart-shaped frame. The lily is shaded in gorgeous red and white colors. The semi-realistic art style looks like a piece of art. You can have it inked on your forearm or your upper arm as well.
15. Dotted Love Tattoo
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If you are a person who enjoys artsy designs, you can go for this dotted heart outline tattoo. The dots are of varying sizes – some big and some small, creating a precise outline. You can also have it inked using different color dots. You can also add a name inside the heart to make it more interesting.
16. “All We Need Is Love” Tattoo
This tattoo is for those who know that the answer to everything is unconditional love. This minimalist tattoo has the text ‘All we need is love’ around the outline of an anatomical heart at the center. It may symbolize that the heart is the emotional center and foundation of love. You can also have the tattoo inked on your wrist and experiment with different fonts.
17. Soulmate Love Quote Tattoo
Instead of just writing, “I love you”, you can have a small quote inked on your hand and have it dedicated to the person you love. You can get it inked in clean and bold fonts, just like this design, to create a bold visual effect. You can also add a red heart to the tattoo if you want.
18. “Live, Laugh, Love” Tattoo
“Live, laugh, Love” is a very popular choice for tattoos, encouraging us to have a positive outlook toward life. The cursive and slightly slant font looks elegant. Each word is connected and the flowing script may represent the constant journey. The tattoo is devoid of any colors so that the focus remains on the message.
19. Love Ring Finger Tattoo
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The ring finger is believed to connect directly to your heart, so why not have a heart tattoo inked on the ring finger? You can get it inked in line art and have it scaled down to fit any portion of your finger comfortably. You can also have it colored in red if you like colorful tattoos.
20. Love Birds Tattoo
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Love birds are the perfect example of a couple in love. You can have two birds inked on yourself or have them tattooed on separate arms, so that when you you hold hands, the tattoos face each other, signifying two people connecting as a couple. You can have it inked in black like this tattoo or have it colored in rainbow colors. The design can be scaled and you can also add a red heart to the tattoo.
21. Matching Love Tattoo
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Matching heart tattoos are very popular, but most people like to get them inked using a minimalist style. However, if you like abstract designs, go for this tattoo. Both the designs are done in blackwork style and the smoke-like patterns and negative space create a stunning visual effect.
22. LGBT Love Tattoo
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Take pride in your love with this stunning rainbow heart tattoo. The design features a heart with rainbow-colored stripes. The colorful floral frame around it adds a personal touch to it. You can have it inked on your forearm or scale it and place it on your upper arm. The perfect symmetry of the tattoo helps you put it on any part of the body you want.
23. Prisoner Of Love Tattoo
This is a very popular design among old-school-style tattoo enthusiasts. Experts on the subject say it signifies being a prisoner to something you love. You can scale the design and even have it inked in different art styles. The cup that the hand is holding can be customized and replaced with any other motif, such as a heart.
24. Matching Skull Couple Tattoo
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Skull tattoos represent the afterlife, and adding a heart to it gives it the meaning of eternal love. The outline of the skull against the dark backdrop creates a visual contrast. The use of red, gray, and black give the tattoo a gothic appeal. You can also add each other’s name to the tattoo to make it more personal.
25. Secret Love Tattoo
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Secret tattoos remain hidden till you want to flaunt them. It can be in a place hidden by your hair, clothes, or even body parts like inner arms or ears. This tiny black heart tattoo at the back of the ear stays perfectly hidden till you want to reveal it. Even though it looks unassuming, it carries a deep meaning of unending love. You can even have it inked using line art.
26. Eternal Love Tattoo
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What could be a better way to show your love for your partner than to dedicate a tattoo to them? While most people go for name tattoos, if you want your tattoo to be discrete, you can choose this eternal love tattoo featuring the infinity symbol with a heart. The beauty of this tattoo is the perfect symmetry of the design and the crisp, bold lines.
27. Dolphin Love Tattoo
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Did you know that dolphin tattoossymbolize forever love? They are one of the best ways to portray your love for someone. This traditional tattoo is full of colors. The bright blue and red are in perfect contrast and the design will always bring you compliments. You can also get the name of the person inside the heart if you want to dedicate the tattoo to someone.
28. I Love My Mom Tattoo
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There is no love as unconditional as the love of your mother. You can have a, ‘I love you mom’ in any font you like. You can also get this fine-line tattoo with floral patterns. The best place for the tattoo is your wrist, but you can also get it inked on your chest or upper arm if you like.
29. Spanish Love Tattoo
If you want to express your love in Spanish, then we have the perfect tattoo for you. ‘Amor’ is a beautiful word and here, in this tattoo, the letter ‘M’ is designed in the shape of a heart and red ink, signifying passionate love. You can have this tattoo scaled and placed on your wrist as well. You can also use a splash of watercolor in the background to make it even more eye-catching.
30. Chinese Love Tattoo
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have a different fan base. If you want the word “love” inked in Chinese, you can go for this design. Make sure your tattoo artist can replicate the strokes exactly so the word is exactly what you want on your skin. The tattoo can be inked using fine lines as well. You can also have a colorful watercolor background for this tattoo to make it highlight the text even more.
31. Tribal Love Tattoo
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If you are a fan of tribal tattoos then you will surely dig this design. This tribal-style ornamental tattoo features a heart inked on the forearm. It is filled with lines and intricate patterns and has a very traditional look to it. You can get this exact design or add more motifs to it to make the tattoo look more elaborate and fuller.
32. Love Name Tattoo On Arm
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The best way to make someone feel loved is to dedicate a tattoo with their name. This tattoo features a heart with the name “Anne” written inside it. The shading along the outline of the heart adds depth to the design. The design is simple and elegant so the focus remains on the name. The font can be changed and you can scale the text according to the length of the name you want to ink on your arm.
33. Jesus Love Tattoo
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If you want a religious tattoo that will always remind you that God loves you, this is the tattoo for you. The traditional-style design features Jesus with a classic red heart. The colors are very vibrant and fit your forearm perfectly. You can also add a verse from the bible under the tattoo if you want.
34. Puppy Heart Tattoo
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If you are a dog person, this is the tattoo that will make your heart melt. Puppies know how to get to your heart, and a dog’s love is always unconditional. This semi-realistic tattoo can be placed anywhere on your body. It is a perfect way to show your love for these little “pawsome” angels.
35. Love Dad Tattoo
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This is the perfect tattoo for all the daddy’s girls out there. Dads are our first heroes and there is no denying that. This fine-line tattoo fits your upper arm perfectly. It has the word “daddy” inked in cursive font inside the outline of the heart. You can also get it inked in vibrant colors if you like.
36. Love Tattoo On Hand
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Hand tattoos are for those who have a higher pain tolerance. This tattoo depicts a heart tattoo on the back of the hand. The heart shape and the intricate detailing is drawn in clean and bold lines. You can notice several straight lines extending outwards, resembling the sun’s rays. You can also add colors to the heart if you want. This neat design may symbolize the warmth or the radiating energy of love.
37. Gun And Heart Tattoo
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A gun tattoo symbolizes protection and power. Getting a gun tattoo inked with a heart stands for protecting your heart. It could signify that you are protective about your feelings and unwilling to wear your heart on your sleeve! You can have this tattoo inked in a realistic style as well. The perfect place to ink this tattoo is your upper arm or upper back.
38. Sibling Love Tattoo
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There is no bond closer than that of two sisters. If you have a sister and want to dedicate a tattoo to them, this sibling tattoo is perfect for you. This tattoo has an elaborate art of two sisters with floral designs spread across the design. You can choose to get the tattoo colored as well.
39. Love Tattoos On Feet
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Just like hands, feet are also not the most painless option for inking. However, if you have a higher pain tolerance then this is worth it! You can get this heart tattoo on the side of your foot. The red heart is the focal point of the design with intricate patterns and floral motifs surrounding it. Feet tattoos usually signify direction, so having a heart on your foot signifies following your heart.
40. Love Spell Tattoo
Spell tattoos are very popular among those who believe in the power of spells and curses. This little spell in the jar that reads – I put a spell on you – is absolutely adorable. You can also add tiny hearts inside the jar if you like and get the tattoo inked on your upper arm. Another idea is to keep the jar lid open so you can show the spell is free now!
41. Lil Peep Love Tattoo
This tattoo symbolizes the sadness that is often hidden in love. It is one of the most popular tattoos inked by Gustav Elijah Åhr. Love isn’t always about joy and happiness but it also comes with its set of challenges. This tattoo is a reminder that people still cherish love despite the hidden sadness that accompanies it.
42. Gaara Love Tattoo
Only a Naruto fan will know the importance of this tattoo. The tattoo that is inked on Gaara’s forehead is reimagined in this classic design. The tattoo signifies a person who is perhaps misunderstood and always looking for love. It may also reflect the wearer’s admiration for the cool and terrifying shinobi in the anime/manga series.
43. Arabic Love Tattoo
Getting tattoos inked in different languages makes the body art stand out. This Arabic tattoo on the upper abdomen is the direct translation of the word ‘love’. You can have this inked using a thinner line font and even have it scaled to fit your shoulder or wrist if you like.
44. Lion And Heart Tattoo
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If you like traditional tattoos, this is the one for you! The lion symbolizes bravery and adding the heart motif to the design may represent kindness. It is a perfect tattoo for someone as fearless and strong as a lion, but also is tender and kind. The color palette is muted, with a pop of red and brown to highlight the features and mane of the lion.
45. One Love Tattoo
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One love tattoo carries a very powerful meaning. It stands for the universal language of love that is above all differences. The cursive font looks elegant and makes the design appear fluid. While this tattoo is in black ink, you can also have it inked in your favorite color that suits your skin tone.
46. Black Heart Love Tattoo
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A black heart symbolizes grief and mourning. It can be dedicated to someone who is no more. You can further personalize the design by adding a name or a date to make it more meaningful. The black ink against the skin tone creates a contrasting effect and the subtle but meticulous white shading adds a glossy effect. The color palette of the tattoo makes it perfect for all skin tones.
47. Broken Love Tattoo
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A broken heart tattoo is often believed to be a sign of heartbreak. However, it may also signify healing, leaving behind the past and moving forward. This fine-line tattoo of a heart with a crack is perfect for those who like minimalist tattoos. It symbolizes resilience and a hope for healing and emerging strong.
48. Mom And Dad Love Tattoo
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Love for your parents is always unconditional and infinite. If you want to dedicate a tattoo to your Mom and Dad, this is the design you can go for. It depicts a tiny, minimalist heart at the center with the texts “mom” and “dad” written on either side. It is a reminder of the loving bond you share with your parents.
49. Endless Love Tattoo
There is no end to how much you can love a person, and this is the perfect tattoo to dedicate to someone you love. The phrase ‘endless love’ is inked in a delicate and cursive font which looks sophisticated. The cursive font along with the heart-shaped design in the middle may indicate interconnectedness between two people.
50. Love And Loyalty Tattoo
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Where there is love, there is loyalty! If you want to dedicate a tattoo to your loved one and prove your loyalty through body art, this is the tattoo you can go for. The text has a beautiful cursive font and is in bold, black ink. The design isn’t elaborate and only has a few nature-inspired leaf-like patterns around the text to add character to the design.
51. Disney Love Tattoo
If you are a Disney fan, you will surely swoon at this delicate fine-line tattoo featuring the classic Beauty and the Beast. While it shows your love for the animated movie, this tattoo also signifies the transformative power of love and that it defies all expectations. The splash of pink and yellow adds a vibrant pop of color.
52. “I Love You 3000” Tattoo
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Every Marvel fan is aware of this line said by Morgan Stark in the movie Avengers: Endgame. It reflects the unconditional love someone may have for a person. This tattoo is quite basic and written in clean, bold font. While it may look ordinary, it definitely leaves an impact and may highlight the love between a father and his child.
53. “Love Is Louder” Tattoo
This tattoo is perfect for those who fancy creative tattoo fonts. Instead of writing the text in a simple font or tattoo style, the words are inked in the shape of a loudspeaker and replicate the sound waves that come out of it. This highlights the meaning of the tattoo and even without reading the words you will get a hint of what the tattoo symbolizes.
54. “Forever Love” Tattoo
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Love is forever, and the message of this tattoo is just that. If you like simple tattoos then this is the design you should go for. It shows an outline of a heart with leaves blossoming from it and the text, “forever love” inked under it. The leaves add an artistic touch to the design and may symbolize that the heart is where love blossoms.
55. Love Tarot Card Tattoo
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If you are someone who believes in the power of future prediction and personality analysis through tarot cards then this tattoo is for you. This tattoo features a line art of a tarot card with three symbols. The heart, sun, and circular structure symbolize the void. You can customize the tattoo according to symbols that mean a lot to you.
56. First Love Tattoo
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The first love is always the purest and the most genuine form of love. Some people are lucky to be with their first love forever. This simple tattoo of a red heart is one of a kind and perfect for celebrating your first love. You can use this design as it is or enhance it with a special date or a name under the heart.
57. Heart Tattoo On Index Finger
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The index finger directs you to everything, and having a heart inked on it means you are directed by the emotion of love. This fine-line tattoo depicts a heart within another heart, representing the affection shared by two people. It can be dedicated to your partner indicating your love is one. You can also have the tattoo colored red if you like.
58. Gothic-Style Love Tattoo
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Gothic tattoos have an old-school charm to it. This tattoo features a big red heart that stands beautifully against the black and red floral patterns. It’s a visual delight! The colors black and red feature the most in gothic tattoos and here, they may symbolize passionate love. The white outline along the heart and the floral patterns create a sense of depth by contrasting with the darker colors.
59. Hebrew Love Tattoo
If you want a Hebrew tattoo with the word love, we have the perfect tattoo for you. This 3 letter tattoo can fit any part of your body. You can scale it and even place it on your finger or behind the ear. Make sure your tattoo artist follows the shapes of the letter correctly so you have a flawless tattoo on your skin.
60. Deer And Heart Tattoo
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A deer tattoo symbolizes death and rebirth. Adding a heart to the tattoo makes it more meaningful and adds the element of unconditional love to it. This tattoo uses a traditional art style for the design. The colors used in the tattoo are muted and earthy, signifying a love for nature.
61. Love Neck Tattoo
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The lower neck is the perfect place for minimalist tattoos. You can get the tattoo inked on the upper neck as well if you like. This black heart silhouette tattoo is both simple and eye-catching. You can scale the tattoo and also add small details like wings to it if you want. The use of black ink suits all skin tones.
62. Mother And Child Love Tattoo
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If you want an illustrative tattoo to show the bond of a mother and child, this is the design to go for. The tattoo is of a silhouette of a mother and child holding hands. The tattoo uses plain black ink for the design, which makes the design less overwhelming and drives the focus to the bond shared between a mother and her child.
63. Sad Love Tattoo
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If your heart is weeping and you have experienced heartbreak, you can express yourself through this minimalist tattoo. The minimalist, outline-style tattoo depicts a small heart with a sad face inked inside it. The heart has tears coming out of both eyes. If you want, you can have the tattoo colored in purple or blue to make it more eye-catching.
64. Skeleton Love Tattoo
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A skeleton tattoo symbolizes the reality of life and death. Adding a heart to it adds a sense of romance and love to it. This tattoo is probably the most unique tattoo you could ever get. The traditional tattoo is brimming with details – floral and leaf motifs framing the skull and the heart. It may signify the enduring power of love and the beauty of life’s cycle.
65. Rose And Heart Tattoo
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Any traditional tattoo lover will totally dig this tattoo. The tattoo has the perfect shade of red for the petals and the red heart. The tattoo has a gothic charm to it even though it doesn’t use the color black except for the border. The hatching style artistic sketch makes the tattoo look even more attractive. You can have it inked on your forearm as well.
66. Lover’s Promise Tattoo
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This tattoo is a promise to your loved one to be there for each other forever. The word ‘promise’ is inked in a cursive font and stretched across the forearm. The simple outline of a heart with the text “promise” is a reminder of a commitment and adds a deep meaning to this simple tattoo.
67. Sparrow And Heart Tattoo
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Sparrow tattoos stand for commitment and loyalty. And a sparrow inside a heart further reinforces the message. This is the perfect design to dedicate to your better half. The tattoo follows a traditional style of art and uses bright colors and floral patterns.
68. Love Knot Tattoo
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If you want a different kind of design in a heart tattoo, a Celtic heart tattoo is the design to go for. Celtic knots symbolize eternity, the interconnectedness of all living beings, and the cycle of life. Thus, the Celtic knot loops forming the heart-shaped design symbolize everlasting love.
69. Friendship Love Tattoo
Love tattoos are also very popular among friends and soulmates. This purple heart tattoo is a mixture of abstract art and line art. A purple heart tattoo signifies resemblance and spirituality. This is the perfect design for the friend you connect to spiritually. You can also customize the design and have each other’s name inked under the hearts.
70. Dainty Love Tattoo
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There is nothing more gorgeous than this dainty heart tattoo decorated with a pretty flower. Flowers can enhance even the simplest of designs. This fine-line heart tattoo has a yellow daisy inked on the rim of the heart. It is colored in bright yellow which elevates your mood. You can have this tattoo inked on your wrist or back of the neck as well.
71. Love Potion Tattoo
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A love potion bottle is a playful way to represent love with an element of mischief added to it. You can have this tattoo inked in line art, or a different art style like realistic, traditional, or even watercolor. This minimalist potion bottle tattooed on the forearm looks cute and evokes a sense of mystery and intrigue. It’s best for those who are playful at heart and want an eye-catching design.
72. “Faith, Hope, Love” Tattoo
What’s the most beautiful thing about this heart tattoo? It is the meaning behind it! This tattoo located on the lower arm features a cross symbol intertwined with a heartbeat sign and a heart. It also features the words – faith, love, and hope – the three main virtues of Christianity. This black ink design symbolizes devotion toward God, Christian hope, and faith.
73. “Love Always” Tattoo
Solidify your relationship by getting a matching couple tattoo. These easy-to-conceal tattoos located on the inner side of the arm make for discreet ink. The artwork features the words ‘love always’ written in a delicate, cursive font. This tattoo has a dainty, minimalistic feel. This tattoo represents commitment, love, and affection. It can serve as a daily reminder to love always continually at all times.
74. Watercolor-Style Heart Tattoo
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If you are a fan of little heart tattoos, then this teeny-weeny watercolor-style heart tattoo is a gorgeous piece to get inked. Well, it’s simplicity is winsome! This tattoo is also great for those who want to celebrate the vibrant nature of love, which combines a multitude of emotions. Its very location on a delicate spot makes the tattoo appeal even more subtle. This tattoo can be a beautiful reminder to pay attention to your heart always, no matter what.
75. Swirl Heart Tattoo
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Add a unique touch to a clean and simple heart tattoo by going for this tattoo with a swirl at the end. This fine-line heart tattoo makes for an amusing yet graceful piece of art. The swirls add a sense of movement and energy to the design. The use of black ink and thin lines lends this tattoo a feminine-chic vibe. This tattoo can symbolize passionate, enduring love.
76. Hollow Heart Tattoo
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A hollow heart can make a powerful statement! This tattoo located on the upper arm features a subtly shaded hollow heart adorned with abstract designs on the framework. The use of solid ink with minimal shading and negative spaces lend this tattoo an artistic vibe. This hollow heart tattoo can symbolize emptiness, and loneliness, and can also signify that one is open to love.
77. Heart Inside A Heart Tattoo
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This one-of-a-kind heart tattoo looks incredibly cool. This heart inside a heart tattoo features lots of negative spaces that create a stunning contrast with the black ink, lending the tattoo a weightless feel. The design features traditional motifs and soft orange and green tones. It is surely going to impress you if you love everything classic! The gradient shading at the center further helps to enhance the appeal. This tattoo can represent an unconditional bond between a parent and a child.
78. Butterfly And Heart Tattoo
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The delicate and dreamy design looks traditionally beautiful! It features a vibrant multicolored butterfly with a tiny heart symbol at the bottom. The traditional style tattoo uses thick bold lines, shading, and vivid colors, making this design appear fun, playful, and dynamic. Placed on the forearm, the inkwork beautifully fits the contours of the arm. This tattoo represents change, transformation, and the beauty of love.
79. Holding Hands Tattoo
This sentimental mother and daughter tattoohas our hearts! This fine-line tattoo features a mother holding her daughter’s hand. This tattoo is personalized by adding the name and date of birth of the daughter. It certainly helps to add an extra meaningful touch to the design. This inkwork is divinely minimal and alludes to a clean, aesthetic vibe. This artwork symbolizes unconditional love, protection, safety, and comfort.
80. “Take My Hand” Tattoo
When Elvis Presley sang, “Take my hand, take my whole life too..”, we all felt it in our hearts! This tattoo is for someone you would love now and forever, and even in the afterlife. The tattoo features two skeleton hands inked in fine lines inside a heart. The text – “Take my hand” is inked on the bones, and the text – “Take my whole life too” is inked on a ribbon-like design, which may refer to an eternal bond that transcends death.
81. Dove And Heart Tattoo
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If the typical love isn’t for you, then this tattoo with a dove is the way to go! This minimalist and dainty tattoo depicts a dove and a tiny heart near the collarbone. The design emphasizes clean lines and captures the basic shape of the bird and the heart. You can notice minimal detailing in the design, such as the feathers of the dove. This is a timeless design and symbolizes long-lasting love, peace, or finding true freedom in love.
82. Fairy And Heart Love Tattoo
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Bring the magic of fairy tales to your love life! This tattoo features a tiny fairy, holding a heart in her hands. This tattoo exudes a feminine charm. The design uses fine lines and subtle shading to highlight the fairy’s body. The lines in the wings mimic the veins, giving it an almost translucent appearance, which makes it feel delicate. This tattoo placed on the upper arm is surely going to get noticed. This tattoo symbolizes the transformation of the heart or new beginnings in love.
83. Unrequited Love Tattoo
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This artwork truly captures the pain of unrequited love! This tattoo features a red, beating heart wrapped with barbed wires. This makes for powerful imagery and the grayscale tones and shading further add to the intensity of the design. The use of the red hue at the center to depict the heart looks refreshing against the otherwise black and gray tattoo. This tattoo can symbolize the pain, heartbreak, and emotional struggles of unrequited love. It can mean guarding the heart against further hurt or challenges in love.
84. Love Hate Knuckle Tattoo
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Who said love tattoos cannot look badass? Proving us just right is this love and hate tattoo on the knuckles. Well, the bold letters in black ink exude a sense of toughness and rebellion. This tattoo has an unconventional cool look and stands out because of its very unexpected location. It represents the struggle between opposing forces or emotions. It may also signify being in a love-hate relationship with oneself or a person’s internal struggles.
85. “Lead With Love” Tattoo
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Forearms make for one of the best places for phrase tattoos. It offers a big canvas to easily incorporate elaborate pieces of art. This tattoo features the phrase ‘Lead with love’ inked in clean and bold font. This tattoo looks elegant to the core and features minimal linework. It can encourage the wearer to turn the gaze inward and inspire them to see love as the foundation of all interactions and actions in a relationship. This artwork can also signify growth and progress in a relationship.
86. Penguin With A Heart Tattoo
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This penguin tattoo is adorable! It features a penguin holding a red heart. The design is lighthearted and has a cartoonish appeal – the simplified outline of the penguin, big eyes, and some shading to add a textured effect – all highlight the playful nature of the design. Not to forget, the tiny heart detailing on the body of the penguin feels like cuteness overload. This tattoo represents loyalty, devotion, and unwavering love.
87. Naruto Love Tattoo
If you are deep into anime, this Naruto tattoo is going to excite you! This tattoo features Naruto tightly hugging a cat. While it’s a simple outline tattoo, the style effectively captures the look and feel of anime aesthetics. Both Naruto and the cat have a joyful facial expression, which makes the tattoo look fun and playful. This design makes for great artwork for those who have a lighthearted, humorous personality.
88. Heart And Airplane Tattoo
If traveling around the globe is your true love, then get this itsy-bitsy rainbow-hued tattoo on your feet to inspire you the same. This tiny tattoo features a heart-shaped outline in rainbow hues with an airplane at the bottom, completing the silhouette of the heart. Well, this tattoo looks charming to the core. It has a whimsy feel and the use of fine lines adds to the breathability of the design. The tattoo placed just above the heel makes for a hard-to-spot ink.
89. Pawprint Heart Tattoo
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If you are a dog lover at heart then this paw print heart tattoo is surely going to interest you! This tiny tattoo on the inner side of the arm features a solid black ink-filled heart with a paw print on it. The use of red and blue hues helps to highlight the paw design. This tattoo is great for those who want to commemorate their love for their furry friends.
90. Octopus Heart Love Tattoo
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This octopus tattoo is cute and whimsical, capturing the playful side of the sea creature in graphic design. The outline of the octopus is done with black ink, with some shading on its tentacles. The main twist is its head, which resembles a heart. The eyes of the octopus and its smile add to the design’s cartoonish charm. This is a quirky way to show your love for the ocean.
91. Spider And Heart Love Tattoo
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This is a creative way to incorporate a spider in a heart tattoo! The design features an outline of a geometrical heart with a spider in it. The legs of the spider resemble the web and are spread in a criss-cross manner covering the heart. The design is done with solid black lines, which create a sharp contrast against the skin, making this tattoo look like a striking piece of art. The negative spacing also helps to beautifully bring out the complexity of the design and also makes it feel airy at the same time. This tattoo can represent the sense of mystery, curiosity, and the desire to know each other in a relationship.So now that you have seen all the awesome designs, you must have understood that creativity doesn’t follow any rules! Love tattoos offer immense possibilities for playing around with art styles, the size of the tattoo, and color options. The more you explore the designs the better idea you will have of what tattoo you want for yourself. Finalizing a tattoo is more than just choosing a design – it’s about painting a personal reminder on your skin that reflects your unique story. We hope you find your dream love tattoo soon! Happy tattooing!
Frequently Asked Questions
What tattoo symbolizes pure love?
A heart tattoo or an infinity with a heart design symbolizes deep and pure love.
Where are common placements for love tattoos?
Minimalistic love tattoos can be placed on the fingers, wrists, behind the ear, or even on the ankles. If your design is elaborate, you can place it on your forearm, upper arm, or your calf.
What should I consider before getting a love tattoo?
Before getting a love tattoo, finalize your design and the placement. It’s best to discuss it with your tattoo artist to understand the best placement according to your pain tolerance level and design requirements. Make sure you understand the commitment and aftercare of the tattoo.
Can I cover up or remove a love tattoo if I need to?
Depending on what design you choose for your tattoo, your tattoo artist will be able to cover it up with a different design or have it removed using laser treatment.
What are some tips for choosing a love tattoo?
When selecting a design, you need to check if it matches your vibe. You need to check with your tattoo artist how you can add elements to the tattoo so it becomes a symbol of your love story.
Key Takeaways
Love tattoos are the perfect designs to dedicate to someone you adore. They reflect the essence of a cherished bond or an emotion. You can go for different styles such as minimalist, traditional, fine line, or realistic to create a unique design. While a red heart is one of the most common motifs in love tattoos, you can choose animals, nature-inspired motifs, phrases, and lyrics for a creative twist. Dainty love tattoos may look good on the wrist, neck, and fingers; however, more elaborate pieces may look great on the arms, shoulders, chest, etc.Was this article helpful? 
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