GREATEST TATTOO IDEAS FOR MEN IN 2023

Getting a tattoo is becoming increasingly mainstream. We see more and more men and women with amazing Ink Fanatic body art, and we cannot help it but get a slight itch to go to a tattoo shop ourselves.

Before we head out to a tattoo shop, there are actually 5 steps we need to take care of first.

Step 1: Come up with a meaningful tattoo idea
Step 2: Present the idea to a tattoo artist
Step 3: Work with a tattoo artist on getting it designed uniquely for us
Step 4: Find a tattoo shop
Step 5: Book an appointment to get inked

In this blog post, we will try to help you with the first step – where to find amazing tattoo ideas for men that will help you transform your idea into a workable and meaningful tattoo design.

Below you will find more than 100 tattoo ideas for men – feel free to jump straight to the tattoo designs.

Historically, men tattoos were done as a rite of passage in many cultures – going from boys to men through a unique and meaningful design for the man in question.

In the West, with the uprising of Sailor Jerry and Navy tattoos, different kinds of tattoo designs for men were popularized. There are also fun tattoo ideas that are a popular theme.

Family tattoos – a tattoo that will portray the eternal bond a man feels to his family, partner, and parents, with symbols such as flowers or clock with birth time.
Religious tattoos – a tattoo that usually has a Biblical scene, or just a concept from the Bible, like sun rays pushing through the clouds, cross tattoos, praying hands and doves, etc.

Animal tattoos – popular animal tattoos for men include animals like lions, bears, ravens, snakes, eagles, owls, and wolves with strong symbolism of strength, overcoming obstacles and endurance like phoenixes, or even just animalistic objects, such as feather tattoos. When it comes to pet tattoos, they can fall here, too, like spider tattoos.

Flower tattoos – either using a specific flower (a favorite of your mother) like a cherry blossom tattoo, or with something dainty like a daisy tattoo, you can also go for your mother’s birth flower to include in your tattoo.

Heritage tattoos – a tattoo dedicated to honoring one’s roots and culture, these tattoos can be mixed with modern symbols to create meaningful tattoo designs, such as Irish and Celtic tattoos, or Native American tattoos, for example.
Hero tattoos – Your childhood heroes or personalities you resonate most with are a great theme for your tattoo design. So much so, many choose their favorite characters from Marvel comics, or Japanese animation series or movies to base their tattoo on.

Fantasy tattoos – using common mythical or fantastical creatures such as a dragon, medusa, mermaid, and similar.
Naval/Maritime tattoos – here we find the staple elements of the maritime tattoos such as compass, and ships.