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101 Best Name Tattoo ideas – incl: first name – surname & other cool words!

by Jamie Wilson March 30, 2023
Name Tattoos
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Table of Contents

  • Name Tattoo Ideas
  • Chest Tattoos
  • Arm Tattoos
  • Back Tattoo
  • Other Name Tattoo Ideas
  • Summary – Top 5 Name Tattoo Designs

Reviewed & updated: March 30, 2023 by Jamie Wilson BA

Tattooing the names of loved ones certainly isn’t a new tradition. Sailors, soldiers, and even members of the royal court for years would ink the names of those they were devoted to onto their skin. A name tattoo is a token of loyalty and eternal remembrance. Today many choose to carry on this tradition by tattooing their child’s, family member or partners name. Usually on their arm, wrist, or over their very heart. There are few tattoos more sentimental than a name tattoo and by getting their name on your skin they will be with you forever.

Name Tattoo Ideas

There are many different ways to style a name tattoo. They can be mixed with other styles and fonts to make a masterpiece that is more than just a name. So in this article we will show you 101 name tattoo ideas that you could get to represent your love for someone. As a small reminder. Feel free to experiment with and explore. You can never be to specific about what you want to put on your skin.

Chest Tattoos

A man’s chest is a colossal canvas, and when inked it can be prominent symbol of pride. It is also the closest place to the heart and if you want to keep a loved on close it is a great place to put your tattoo. Though it may not be the easiest place to get a tattoo due to many prominent bones it makes for a great place to store any symbol you hold close.

Still looking for inspiration, then checkout this blog post about Roman Numerals Tattoo.

Cursive "Nicholas" Upper Chest Name Tattoo
Cursive “Nicholas” Upper Chest Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Fancy Name Chest Tattoo
Fancy Name Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Heart Banner Name Chest Tattoo
Heart Banner Name Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Heart Footprints with Kids Name Upper Chest Tattoo
Heart Footprints with Kids Name Upper Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Heartbeat & Birth Date Upper Chest Name Tattoo
Heartbeat & Birth Date Upper Chest Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Kids Name with Diamond Tattoo
Kids Name with Diamond Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
"Benjamin" Script Upper Chest Name Tattoo
“Benjamin” Script Upper Chest Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
"Juliana" Handprint Upper Chest Name Tattoo
“Juliana” Handprint Upper Chest Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Name & Roman numeral Chest Tattoo
Name & Roman numeral Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Name with Arrows Tattoo
Name with Arrows Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Small Name Collar Bone Tattoo
Small Name Collar Bone Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Ornate Kids Name Male Upper Chest Tattoo
Ornate Kids Name Male Upper Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
"Alex" Mens Full Chest Name Tattoo
“Alex” Mens Full Chest Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Clock with Scroll & Rose Design Chest Name Tattoo
Clock with Scroll & Rose Design Chest Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Roman numerals with Name Chest Tattoo
Roman numerals with Name Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Rose Flower Name Chest Tattoo
Rose Flower Name Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo
Shaded Kids Name Chest Tattoo "Carter"
Shaded Kids Name Chest Tattoo “Carter” Credits: Pinterest
Two Hands Upper Chest Tattoo
Two Hands Upper Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Unique Kids Name Drawing Chest Tattoo
Unique Kids Name Drawing Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Unique Name Chest Tattoos
Unique Name Chest Tattoos Credits: Pinterest
Footprint & Name Chest Tattoo
Footprint & Name Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
"Aura" Mens Script Upper Chest Name Tattoo
“Aura” Mens Script Upper Chest Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
"Chasidy" Cool Name Chest Tattoo
“Chasidy” Cool Name Chest Tattoo Credits Pinterest
Red Heartbeat Name Tattoo "Helena"
Red Heartbeat Name Tattoo “Helena” Credits: Pinterest
Kids Footprint & Name Chest Tattoo
Kids Footprint & Name Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
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Electric Ink Tattoo Kit
Electric Ink Tattoo Defining Oil

Arm Tattoos

The arm tattoo or the arm full and half sleeve have become the preferred placement for people getting tattoos in recent years. The trend hasn’t stopped an an arm tattoo or sleeve could be the addition you need. With the arm being the most easily visible and moveable part of the body. It is a great place for a tattoo.

"Anna" Kids Name Forearm Tattoo
“Anna” Kids Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
"Noah" Blocks Kids Name Forearm Tattoo
“Noah” Blocks Kids Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
"Black" Ornate Name Tattoo On Arm
“Black” Ornate Name Tattoo On Arm Credits: Pinterest
Kids Name Inner Arm Tattoo
Kids Name Inner Arm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Cool Name Tattoo Idea
Cool Name Tattoo Idea Credits: Pinterest
Name Outer Forearm Tattoo
Name Outer Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Name & Fish Forearm Tattoo Idea
Name & Fish Forearm Tattoo Idea Credits: Pinterest
Footprints and Name Forearm Tattoo
Footprints and Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Cursive Male Black Ink Name Arm Tattoo
Cursive Male Black Ink Name Arm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Creative Name Forearm Tattoo
Creative Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
"Kristy" Rose Flower Name Tattoo on Arm
“Kristy” Rose Flower Name Tattoo on Arm Credits: Pinterest
Cool Hands In Shape Of Heard With Name Inside Tattoo
Cool Hands In Shape Of Heard With Name Inside Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Handwritten Name Forearm Tattoo
Handwritten Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Heart Shaped Name Tattoo
Heart Shaped Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Cool Heart & Name Forearm Tattoo
Cool Heart & Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Small Name Inner Arm Tattoo
Small Name Inner Arm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Small Name Inner Arm Tattoo
Small Name Inner Arm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Name Inner Arm Tattoo
Name Inner Arm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Name In Pocket Watch Arm Tattoo
Name In Pocket Watch Arm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Name & Footprint Arm Tattoo
Name & Footprint Arm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Inner Forearm Name Tattoo
Inner Forearm Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Ashton Name Forearm Tattoo
Ashton Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Negative Space Name Arm Tattoo
Negative Space Name Arm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Cool Footprint Name Tattoo
Cool Footprint Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Name Forearm Tattoo
Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Name Tattoo Ideas
Name Tattoo Ideas Credits: Pinterest
Name Tattoo Ideas
Name Wrist Tattoo Ideas Credits: Pinterest
Cool Name Arm Tattoo Idea
Cool Name Arm Tattoo Idea Credits: Pinterest
Red & Black Cool Name Forearm Tattoo
Red & Black Cool Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Pocket Watch Name Tattoo
Pocket Watch Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Pine Tree Forest with Name Forearm Tattoo
Pine Tree Forest with Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Negative Space Name Forearm Tattoo
Negative Space Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Cool Name Arm Tattoo Idea
Cool Name Arm Tattoo Idea Credits: Pinterest
Cool Name Arm Tattoo Idea
Cool Name Arm Tattoo Idea Credits: Pinterest
Roman numeral with Kids Name & Footprints Forearm Tattoo
Roman numeral with Kids Name & Footprints Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Rose Flower Full Sleeve with Name Banner
Rose Flower Full Sleeve with Name Banner Credits: Pinterest
Cool Name Forearm Tattoo
Cool Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Cool Name Forearm Tattoo
Cool Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Cool Name & Footprint Forearm Tattoo
Cool Name & Footprint Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Cool Name Forearm Tattoo
Cool Name Forearm Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Electric Ink Tattoo Defining Oil
Woody's Beard & Tattoo Oil
Electric Ink Tattoo Kit

Back Tattoo

The back is the biggest canvas on the body. Not only does the back give a huge place for your art but it also is the easiest place to hide your tattoos. Yet you can still go and let your tattoos show on a topless day in the summer.

Celtic Stone Font Name Back Tattoo
Celtic Stone Font Name Back Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Script Name Back Tattoo
Script Name Back Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
"Leon" Ornate Full Back Name Tattoo
“Leon” Ornate Full Back Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Cool Name Tattoo Back Design
Cool Name Tattoo Back Design Credits: Pinterest
Cool Name Tattoo Back Design with Hearts
Cool Name Tattoo Back Design with Hearts Credits: Pinterest
Graffiti Style Back Tattoo Design
Graffiti Style Back Tattoo Design Credits: Pinterest

Other Name Tattoo Ideas

Chinese Lettering Name Neck Tattoo
Chinese Lettering Name Neck Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
Name Shoulder Tattoo
Name Shoulder Tattoo Credits: Pinterest
"Rachel" Ring Name Tattoo
Rachel Ring Name Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Summary – Top 5 Name Tattoo Designs

So in this article we have shown you 101 name tattoo designs for men that you should have a look at. Whether an arm tattoo, chest tattoo or back tattoo. Whether you are planning to book your tattoo appointment soon or just getting ideas this list of 101 tattoos will help you choose.

  1. “Rachel” Ring Name Tattoo
  2. Cool Name Forearm Tattoo
  3. Name Wrist Tattoo
  4. Negative Space Arm Tattoo
  5. Name Heartbeat Tattoo

Feature image from Pinterest

Jamie-Wilson
Jamie Wilson

Jamie Wilson (BA) is a professional tattooist, blogger and passionate photographer! After graduating with a BTEC Level 4 in tattoo design he has gone on to work for both private clients in tattoo parlours across the UK, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. He is also the editor in chief at Outsons. The brains behind the brand: a veteran of the industry working for some of the biggest fashion and grooming brands in the UK. Jamie has been writing for Outsons tattoo section since the beginning of 2017, providing informed and passionate content about the fascinating world of inked body art. If you would like to know more about Jamie or further details on our editorial policy then just click the links in the footer.

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