If you are not sure about fairies just think of the greatest fairy of all times, Tinkerbell

So what is the symbolism behind these and why are they so popular as tattoos? At this point there are a lot of different meanings. People with fairy tattoos each have their own personal reason and interpretation for getting the tattoo. It could be that the freedom of a fairy was something they wanted in their life. They could have just thought that fairies were cute and small and something they really liked or it could have been the only female tattoo design available in flash at the tattoo studio they went to. There doesnt seem to be any universally agreed upon symbolic meaning behind the fairy tattoo. Some feel it represents freedom, other beauty and others still a new step or start on life.

Either way here are some great fairy tattoo designs that you can get ideas from. Look at the fairy tattoo pictures to gather ideas but dont just copy someone elses orginal tattoo design. Instead gather ideas from the fairy tattoo pictures and design galleries and then make your own.

Fairy Tattoos and Their Popularity

Have you ever wondered why fairy tattoos are so popular? It is in fact one of the most popular tattoo designs for women. They seem drawn to these cute little flying creatures.

1. They are innocent and sexy at the same time.

2. They represent freedom with their wings and the ability to fly through life.

3. They are very colorful.

4. They can be added to easily for example a fairy catching a butterfly.

5. They make great lower and upper back tattoos because of the shape of the wings.

6. There is a sort of mystical and nature based beauty and ethos about them.