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Awesome Tattoo Ideas For Men-Popular Tattoo Symbols For Men

Updated on July 7, 2012
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Richard Hale is a tattoo enthusiast who studies and researches tattoo symbolism, meanings, and history.

FINDING THE RIGHT TATTOO


When it comes to popular tattoo symbols for men, there are a wide variety of them available. Finding the perfect tattoo to represent yourself and your personality can be a difficult process for one to take on. It is very important to remember to take your time and make sure you make the correct choice the first time around. This is why doing your own research is very important. You want to make sure that you fully understand what each tattoo represents and means. In this article, we will discuss five of the most popular tattoos available to men. They include skull tattoos, tribal tattoos, Celtic tattoos, dragon tattoos, and koi tattoos. You will be able to learn about these popular tattoos, learn their rich symbolic meanings, and you will have a chance to view a large variety of tattoo designs. Hopefully, you will be able to gain some great ideas and inspiration for your next tattoo.

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SKULL TATTOOS


Skull tattoos have been a longtime favorite among men of all ages. The skull tattoo is fierce as tattoos can come. As far as skull tattoo designs go, you can do a lot with them. Skull tattoos can be designed in a variety of different ways, such as a flaming skull tattoo or a crossbone skull tattoo. Most skull tattoos are designed with a fierce expression on their face, one that is meant to intimidate. Skull tattoos can also be designed with glasses, hats, bandannas, jewelry, or horns.

Skull tattoos do hold a high level of symbolic importance as a tattoo. In fact, there are several different meanings behind the skull tattoo. The skull tattoo can symbolize both life and death, one of the few tattoo symbols to represent both. Many people that have a near death experience choose to get a skull tattoo to represent their experience. This is a reminder to appreciate every second that we are given. Skull tattoos also represent the fearless.

The skull tattoo can be tattooed in various sizes, locations, and with other tattoo symbols. Skulls can be portrayed with flames, chains, barbed wire, bats, dragons, or Harley Davidson. Skull tattoos may be designed with only black ink or they can be colorful. There is a lot of variety when it comes to skull tattoos. The skull tattoo fits the personality of someone who is fearless and bad to the bone.

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TRIBAL TATTOOS


Tribal tattoos are one of the oldest known tattooing styles in the entire world. Today, tribal tattoos are considered to be one of the most popular tattoo styles among men. Tribal tattoos are usually done in inspiration of traditional tribal art. Tribal art consist of black continuous lines that may or may not form an artistic design. Although traditional tribal tattoos were made with black ink, they can be colored.

There are several different tattoo symbols that can be done in tribal art. Some of the more popular tattoos chosen are the tribal dragon, tribal sun, tribal cross, and the tribal eagle. Tribal tattooing is more of an tattoo style rather then a tattoo symbol. In early tribal tattooing, men and women would receive tribal tattoos to symbolize certain accomplishments, acts, and social order among the tribe.

Tribal art tattoos are usually chosen by men who have a strong build around the arms, sides, chest, neck, and back. This is not to say that you can't get one if you have a smaller frame. That is not the case at all. Professionally saying, they look much better on well built men. Tribal tattoos can be linked to Pacific, Maori, Hawaiian, and Polynesian tattoos. Tribal tattoos may or may not be symbolic. It all depends on what is being tattooed. In the end, your tattoo symbolizes what you want it too.

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CELTIC TATTOOS


Another popular tattoo style that men choose is Celtic art. Celtic tattoos are very popular and they are well known for their creative designs. Celtic tattoos were inspired by the Irish Illuminated Scripts and the Book of Kells. Celtic art includes knotwork, mazes, and spirals. These Celtic designs never intertwine and they have no ending or beginning. These Celtic tattoos represent the circle of life, the never-ending circle we all must face.

There are a variety of tattoo symbols that are from the Celtic traditions. These symbols include the Celtic cross, Celtic Shield, four leaf clover, shamrock, and the Celtic Tree of Life. These designs may or may not be done in Celtic art. If these symbols are not what you are looking for, then you can always go with a Celtic design.

Celtic tattoos are some of the most unique and creative tattoos on the market. Celtic tattoos can be used to symbolize the Celtic way of life. Celtic tattoos can represent ones Irish heritage or traditional Celt heritage. They are a great way to show your Irish decent or blood.

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DRAGON TATTOOS


Another popular tattoo symbol among men is the beautiful dragon tattoo. The dragon tattoo is one of the more detailed tattoos available to men. Dragon tattoos are very symbolic and their meanings usually depend on what dragon is being tattooed.

Two of the main dragons that are portrayed in dragon tattoos are the Chinese dragon and the Japanese dragon. The Chinese dragon usually has a large build. The Chinese dragon represents good luck, good will, and wisdom. The Japanese dragon symbolizes the perfect balance of life and is associated to the yin and yang.

Dragon meanings can completely differ from one culture to another. For example, the Eastern dragon was seen as a noble beast. However, the Western dragon was viewed as an evil and dangerous dragon. Dragons are still a very important character in Asian cultures. Although dragon tattoos are popular around the world, they are highly sought after in many Asian cultures.

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KOI TATTOOS


Koi tattoos are also a very highly sought after tattoo among men. The koi is a Japanese carp. The koi is highly valued in the Japanese culture. Although the koi is popular in Japan and other Aisan cultures, it is also popular all around the world. Koi fish are believed to have the ability to climb up waterfalls. They are often designed with water and the lotus flower.

Koi fish come in a variety of different colors as a tattoo. The orange koi is by far the most popular koi fish and the same can be said in the tattoo world. The koi fish symbolizes strength, power, masculinity, good luck, and courage. It is said that the koi is the bravest fish in the world. This meaning comes from the fact that the koi does not flinch when it is on the chopping block to be killed.

Koi fish can be tattooed nearly anywhere on the body as they can come in various sizes. Koi tattoo designs are usually very colorful and detailed. It makes for a beautiful tattoo. The symbolic meanings behind the koi fish make it a great tattoo for any male that has showed courage and bravery.

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