When it comes to tattoos, most folks will go for some quotes, sayings or personal words to accompany the image they pick. Of these words, three rank highest when it comes to popular tattoo words and sayings. In fact, some people opt for words and sayings only substituting them for any kind of image.

Tattoo Words and Sayings: Not All Phrases Are Created Equal

Like the Jimmy Buffet song, tattoos are permanent reminders of a temporary feeling. When you look at it that way, people seeking tattoos should be completely settled about what they want. It makes sense then that tattoo words and sayings might be more popular that image tattoos.

The Top 3 Tattoo Words and Sayings

The top three phrases include:

• In Memory Of...
• Love/Hate [Insert Name Here, too.
• Asian Lettering - Chinese and Japanese symbols are very popular

When it comes to the words, "In Memory Of" is a great way to remember a loved one (many times it's Mom), and a friend, relative and even a beloved pet. People looking to pay tribute one of the folks and pets they love, is one way to keep them close.

Most times the "In Memory Of" becomes part of a design with things like hearts, flowers and the like. It can be added to the design as part of a template or it can be designed specifically for that person.

Love/Hate Tattoos

These two emotions are very strong, so it's no wonder there is a tattoo for it. Seen less and less in modern times, it's still requested from time to time. The hate portion is usually accompanied by an image of knuckles or something equally scary, and the love portion will have some image to accompany it.

Chinese Lettering

These are usually standalone tattoos, and is generally considered an art form. While there might be some lettering that comes with the design, it is usually some form of a symbol that makes up the Asian tattoo lettering.This is because each symbol has meaning in and of itself.

While tattoos are still considered a minor procedure medically, it has gained in popularity over the years. Today, more women than men are getting tattoos. While most people think that tattoos are inked, the tattoo artist is actually using plastics and metal salts with suspended solid color particles, rather than what is generally believed - that popular tattoo words and sayings are made of vegetable dyes.