{"id":6268,"date":"2021-02-02T06:39:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/?p=6268"},"modified":"2024-01-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T00:00:00","slug":"tattoo-placement-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/tattoo-placement-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Tattoo Placement Chart Guide 2024 (Plus 75 Inspirational Ideas & Meanings)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deciding on a tattoo is only half the task \u2013 placement matters too! But should you go for that spot inside your hip or be brave with an ankle tatt? Deciding the placement of your tattoo is not something to decide on a whim.<\/p>\n

In our ultimate guide to tattoo placement, you\u2019ll find a check list to help you decide on a tattoo placement, plus 25 cool tattoo placement ideas for inspiration! Some tattoo placements have hidden meanings too.<\/p>\n

We bet you haven\u2019t even considered half of the tattoo placements on our list\u2026<\/p>\n

Quick Tattoo Placement Chart<\/h2>\n

Here is our tattoo placement meaning chart! It covers everything you need to know, including the pain levels, the meanings of the placement, and the best tattoo sizes.<\/p>\n

If you want to learn more, including the tattoo placement spiritual meaning, then check out our full list of tattoo ideas below.<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t forget, there aren\u2019t really any strict tattoo placement rules. Your tattoo artist might think that a tattoo looks better in one placement instead of another, but that\u2019s an opinion. While we advise that you listen to the placement \u2018rules\u2019 your tattoo artist prefers, it\u2019s not something you absolutely have to follow<\/em>. By all means, find another tattoo artist if you think a different placement is best!<\/p>\n

But nonetheless, here\u2019s our tattoo placement chart.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Body Area<\/strong><\/td>\nTattoo Sizes<\/strong><\/td>\nBest Tattoo Designs<\/strong><\/td>\nPain<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ankle<\/td>\nSmall<\/td>\nTrailing<\/td>\nVery high<\/td>\nWalking a journey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wrist<\/td>\nSmall<\/td>\nSymbols and bands<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nShowing off beauty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hip<\/td>\nMedium\/large<\/td>\nLarge designs, florals<\/td>\nLow<\/td>\nFemininity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Forearm<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\nLong and wrapped<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\nGuidance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Upper Arm<\/td>\nMedium\/large<\/td>\nTribal, scenes<\/td>\nLow to Moderate<\/td>\nStrength<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Back Shoulder<\/td>\nLarge<\/td>\nWings, florals<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\nRemembrance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fingers<\/td>\nVery small<\/td>\nInitials, symbols<\/td>\nModerate to high<\/td>\nMottos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toes<\/td>\nVery small<\/td>\nSymbols, patterns<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nGuidance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Collarbone<\/td>\nSmall\/medium<\/td>\nTrailing, floral<\/td>\nLow to moderate<\/td>\nDecorative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neck<\/td>\nSmall<\/td>\nSymbols<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\nTag or collar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ribcage<\/td>\nLarge<\/td>\nFloral, script<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nWords to live by<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Upper Back<\/td>\nMedium\/large<\/td>\nScenes, portraits<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\nBurden\/memories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Back of Neck<\/td>\nSmall<\/td>\nSymbols<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\nPersonality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thigh<\/td>\nLarge<\/td>\nFloral, portraits<\/td>\nLow<\/td>\nSecrets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calve<\/td>\nMedium\/large<\/td>\nTrailing, symbols<\/td>\nModerate to very high<\/td>\nDown-to-earth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breast<\/td>\nSmall<\/td>\nFloral, quote<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nLove and beliefs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ass<\/td>\nSmall to large<\/td>\nFloral, quote<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\nSexual desire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Head<\/td>\nLarge<\/td>\nPattern, symbol, tribal<\/td>\nExtremely high<\/td>\nThoughts, wisdom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lower Back<\/td>\nLarge<\/td>\nPattern, words<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\nDecorative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Behind Ear<\/td>\nSmall<\/td>\nMinimalist symbols<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nSomething to remember<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lips<\/td>\nTiny<\/td>\nSingle words<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nMotto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elbows<\/td>\nMedium\/large<\/td>\nFloral, mandalas<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nReliance, dependence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Groin<\/td>\nSmall<\/td>\nFloral, symbol<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\nDesire, privacy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Armpits<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\nCircular patterns<\/td>\nVery high<\/td>\nHidden secret<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knees<\/td>\nSmall to large<\/td>\nCircular patterns, floral<\/td>\nModerate to high<\/td>\nMental strength<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

As arms are one of the most popular places for a tattoo, we considered making an arm tattoo placement chart too. Here are the most popular micro-areas of the arm that may be tattooed (but remember to consider tattoo placement pain as well as meaning<\/a>):<\/p>\n

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