93 Small Meaningful Tattoos For Females
Inside: Small meaningful tattoos for us ladies in the new year & for the new you who carries the past along with you daily.
For those of us who want to mark a time of transition, change, and progress, I’ve been searching for the most beautiful and eye-catching tattoo designs that hold deep meaning. Each one is a symbol that can be taken with you for the rest of your life, not just for the next year. These tattoos are available in all shapes and sizes.
Some are simple, while others are more detailed and vibrant. There is, however, one thing that all of them have in common: they get to the core of what it means to evolve and develop.
Small Meaningful Tattoos for the New Year
2. Beautiful Mother + Baby Design – Great ideas for the new momma!
4. Girl Power – Female Focused Tattoo
5. Adventure – Set your intentions for the year.
6. Love Myself
7. Matching XO – Perfect for sisters.
Meaningful Tattoos From Childhood
To get a small meaningful tattoo that has life long impact, I always like to think of childhood loves. Write down a list of everything you really loved throughout your life and this will give you plenty of ideas to research before narrowing it down to your first one.
12. Photo Recreation Tattoo Idea
13. Cherry Blossom Tattoo Ideas
14. Small Butterfly Tattoo Design
Simple Sketch Ideas
Sometimes a simple sketched tattoo can hold the most meaning, especially when it is remembering a loved one. Did you know you can even use ashes to create one of these tattoos? It is a really sweet idea for remembrance and love.
16. Angel Wings
18. Important Year
When I was a little girl, I used to hate the color pink. Not really, secretly, I actually loved the color, but for reasons that I will blame on society, I would openly show my disdain for it. I never wore any pink clothes and never chose that color in arts and crafts, but I still felt drawn towards it.
As I have grown up, I have come to be rather proud of my feminity. Being a woman is awesome, and I am not at a place where I want to show that off as much as possible. That is why I have collected this list of small meaningful tattoos for females that I really think you are going to love.
No, they are not all pink, but they do all show varying aspects of the strength and vulnerability that it takes to be a Woman.
So take a look through these if you want to get some inspiration for your next tattoo. I think that you might be surprised by how empowered you feel by adding art to your body that you love. Before I get into the awesome ideas below, I want to go over some important questions you may have. Let’s go!
How do you find a tattoo that is meaningful to you?
If you know you want to get a tattoo, but have no idea what to choose…don’t worry. Take a deep breath, I am here to help you out. I have MANY meaningful tattoos, and but getting your first one is always the hardest. You want something that inspires you, that symbolizes something close to your heart. How do you find that?
Well, this is going to require some introspection on your end. Think about what makes you feel most inspired. Whether that be a person, a place, a thing, or a movement, figure out what it is. For my first tattoo, I wanted it to symbolize staying young at heart, even while you get older. One of my favorite books, The Little Prince, is dedicated to that exact message. So that is what I got!
Since then, I mainly get whatever meaningful tattoos that arise from inspiration. I think the ideas in the list I compiled below are sure to help you gain a strong sense of direction. Small tattoos women will love tend to vary, so make sure to look through them all!
How much does a small meaningful tattoo for females cost?
Well, this is a question that has a million answers based on a million things. The cost of a tattoo changes depending on where you get it, who is doing the tattoo, the time it takes to do it, and many more little factors. As an estimation, I could guess that a SMALL tattoo could cost anywhere from $50-$300, depending on how detailed it is.
Still, the only way that you could find out for sure is to talk to the artist that will be doing your piece. They will have a cost breakdown for you, and you can know what to expect.
Will It Hurt?
Yes, I can very confidently say that getting a tattoo hurts. But I promise you; it is so worth it. The good news is there are areas on your body that hurt less than others. Anywhere that is bonier is going to be more painful, so avoid those areas and stick to ones like your thighs, forearm, and upper arm.
These areas have less nerve endings near the surface, which make them much more tolerable. If you are set in a more painful spot, I think my best advice would be to bring in some tattoo numbing creams with you. This cream is applied to the area that will be tattooed, and then when its time…bam! It’s numb. Here is some more information on tattoo pain chart female.
Small Meaningful Tattoos for Females
Here’s a lovely little mix of different tattoos that different woman from around the world will love. Regardless of whether you are looking for something silly, serious, delicate or sturdy, you will find what you are looking for in the list below. This is just the tip of the iceberg though, so remember that!
25. Chess Piece In Black & White
26. Realistic Mac Miller Tattoo
34. Floral Bee Idea
Black and White Tattoo Ideas
Many people have a preference of black and white vs colored tattoos. Personally, I have a little bit of both. That first tattoo I was telling you about? I have that one in color. The rest of my tattoos on my sleeve are in black in white. My thought process behind this was for my first tattoo to stand out and be a small meaningful tattoo that felt special, which I think I totally accomplished.
48. Constellation Foot Tattoo Idea
51. Paris Stamp Idea
Floral Tattoo Ideas
You can never go wrong with a floral tattoo. They are undeniably feminine, and they always look beautiful.
Did you know that each flower holds its own meaning? Check out the meaning behind many of them in this birth flower tattoos post to see which one you might relate to the most!52. Heart with Flower Tattoo
57. Butterfly with Floral Pattern
58. Flower In Front of the Moon
60. Flower with Eye
More Small Meaningful Tattoos for Females
Here are even more amazing tattoo ideas that I think you will get a kick out of.
68. Whale In The Sky
70. Little Purple Lavender Tattoo
72. Origami Tattoo in Black and White
75. Little Mandala Neck Tattoo
77. Little Walking Mushroom Idea
78. Desert Landscape
79. Floral Circle
80. Negative Space Book Tattoo
Lovely Small Meaningful Tattoos for Females
I saved the best for last, like any good story teller. Admittedly, over half of these tattoos almost left me calling my tattoo artist to schedule a new piece. I think you are going to love these important quotes and imprints for your skin.
88. Jackalope Idea
89. Baby Groot Idea
93. Sweetest sister ink inspiration
I hope you loved my list of small meaningful tattoos for females that will make you feel empowered. I know some of them were silly, but you never know what is going to resonate with a person. One can go for anime tattoo ideas because they just like it, while the other can get the same tattoo because that anime changed their life! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
If you are interested in looking through some more feminine tattoos, why not check out some of my favorite ranunculus floral tattoo ideas? You can never really go wrong by adding some beautiful foliage to your body. I really think you will find something you love here.
Okay, I have to go before I start booking another tattoo session, I have to save my money people! Inspiration will have to do in the meantime.
More Tattoo Ideas You’ll Love
- Simple Butterfly Tattoo Ideas – Gaining traction over the years, butterfly tattoos are becoming more and more popular. Once you see them, you’ll understand why! These beautiful half butterfly half flower tattoos are stylish, unique, and creative.
- Prettiest Hummingbird Tattoo Ideas – A popular subject in the tattoo world is the Hummingbird. It is a thing of beauty that has unique shapes and amazing abilities. Capturing those qualities in a tattoo can be really rewarding. Have a look at our list of the Prettiest Hummingbird Tattoo Ideas.
- Semicolon Tattoo Ideas – Each tattoo is unique and a representation of its wearer’s style, emotions, and life. The semicolon tattoo is a popular symbol of an internal and silent struggle.
