Inside: 53 Mickey Mouse Tattoos with Names.
I can confidently assume that Walt Disney has been a big part of everyone’s childhoods and even our adulthoods. His movies inspired a generation. We laughed together when Simba had to eat a bug for the first time(and liked it), we’ve cried together when Bambi’s mom died(I’m still scarred from this).
We’ve even watched Andy grow up through the eyes of his toys. These movies essentially grew up with us to be honest, when you think about it. It connects parents and children alike. And what is the symbol for these Disney movies?
Well of course it’s none other than the cartoon animal who started it all…Mickey Mouse!
So naturally, it isn’t surprising that Mickey Mouse Tattoos are popular with people around the world.
But before we get into the tattoo portion of this, let’s discuss the brief origin story for everyone’s favorite cartoon mouse.
The History of Mickey Mouse
This year Mickey Mouse will have existed for over 94 years…that’s right Mickey is an old man! Well, he seriously looks great… he hasn’t aged a bit. But how did he come to be? Well at the time, Disney Brothers Studios was actually a smaller portion of the huge company of universal studios. Hard to imagine? Yeah, I get that, considering Disney is now one of the largest if not THE largest entertainment company in the world now. But back then they weren’t quite there yet. That journey started when Walt Disney created the adorable character of…wait for it…Oswalt the Lucky Rabbit. I know, you were expecting Mickey right? I’m getting there!
This rabbit was wildly popular for a whole year, and then when Walt met with the Univeral executives to attempt to negotiate another contract, things didn’t go as planned. Universal actually ended up demanding he lower his salary and had ‘hired away’ all of his employees, moreover, they also had the rights to Oswalt. But Disney refused. He and Ub Iwerks(the only Disney employee who remained loyal) left universal and began working on the rabbit’s replacement. After many sleepless nights, Mickey was born! Accept at this time his name was Mortimer….yeah you heard that right. Thank goodness they changed it.
Mickey’s first big hit was Steamboat Willie, and since then well…the rest is history.
Mickey Mouse Tattoos Symbolism & Meanings
As pointed out earlier, Walt Disney had a huge impact on all of our childhoods. Because of this, getting a Mickey Mouse Tattoo has become a symbolic representation of childhood. It’s a way to always remember your child self and the things that inspired you and filled you with wonder. Getting this tattoo can also have more meanings held by the person who is getting it. For example, one of my friends has a Mickey tattoo because she and her mom would spend hours watching Disney movies growing up and it reminds her of those good times. So this tattoo can have loads of meanings. One of the most popular Mickey tattoos are those that include names, whether that be parents, friends, or children. Mickey Mouse has truly brought together so many families and generations, it makes sense this tattoo would be a representation of that, of togetherness and love.
So if you’re someone who is inspired by Disney, take a look at the list I made below of the best Mickey Mouse Tattoos the internet has to offer. I’ve included examples of Mickey Tattoos that incorporate names, as well as some varying Mickey Mouse’s as he’s gone through time. He has gone through his own little evolution you know! So take a look at these to get some inspiration and a better understanding of what you might be looking for when you go to get your Mickey Tattoo!
Mickey Mouse Tattoos with Names
1. Mickey Holding Balloons with Names on Strings
3. Elio with Mickey over the I
4. Mickey & Minnie Outline with Love
5. Mickey Outline with Son’s Name
6. Floral Outline with Cursive
8. Mickey Watercolor with Dad’s Quote
9. Lucas
10. Mickey & Minnie
11. Mickey with Initial Balloon
12. Chayton
13. 3 Balloons with Cursive Strings
14. Mickey & Minnie with a Date
15. Black Balloon
Mickey Mouse Tattoo Ideas
18. Mickey and Minnie in Watercolor
20. Classic Mickey
21. Mickey Drawing
24. Disney Sleeve
29. Cowboy Mickey
30. Mickey Face
Black & White Mickey Mouse Tattoo
31. Simple Mickey with Wine Glass
32. Happy Go Lucky
37. Classic Mickey Steering a Boat
38. Cartoon Sleeve
39. Mickey Floating with a Balloon
Small Mickey Tattoo Ideas
41. Small Silhouette
42. Mickey Sketch
44. Mickey Balloons
Mickey Mouse Outline Tattoo
49. Mickey Shape filled with Flowers
50. Mickey & Minnie
51. Disney Key
52. Mandala Mickey
53. Mickey Stars
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