A girl tattoo design is definitely different from a guy's

. You can't just pick a tattoo design based solely on your personal preference

. The first thing you have to look into is the tattoo meaning

. A tattoo may look cool, cute or exquisite but you wouldn't want to get stuck with a tattoo that isn't significant to you

. In worse cases, some people get stuck with tattoos that have negative meanings

. Here are some designs that you might want to consider: - Floral tattoos represent femininity

. You should be careful though because different flowers may have different meanings

. Roses for example can have a variety of significances ranging from love to infidelity depending on the flower color

. - Another popular female tattoo design are stars

. They can however also carry a variety of meanings

. Nautical stars typically give off the message of purpose and direction or the love for the sea

. Other star designs are simply reflective of childish fantasies or hopes and wishes

. - Female's lower back would look awesome with tribal designs

. A horizontal swirl of tribal designs can accentuate the sexy curves of a woman's back

. Be careful though

. Some tribal designs are created by artists with no particular meaning

. Others however are taken from real tribes like the Maori, Polynesian and Native American tribes

. Your girl tattoo design may carry a particular tribal significance that you may not be aware of

. - Other designs may have clear meanings

. Angels and crosses for example could communicate religious faith

. - Characters from foreign alphabets are quite popular

. You can have a Japanese or Chinese character that stands for love, friendship, power and many more

. It is very important though that you get artists who can really read these characters

. You can also opt for translators who can help you with making the design

. It is not uncommon for foreign characters to have a few missing parts here and there and end up meaning something else

. - There are also animal designs to choose from

. Sleek felines like a puma, cheetah or leopard would look great on women who want to exude strength and empowerment

. Butterflies however are an absolute favorite due to their delicate features

. - Another female tattoo category are fantasy designs

. They seem to have become even more popular these days because of famous fantasy shows and movies

. Typical fantasy designs are fairies and unicorns

. Other designs however may carry a more powerful meaning

. The phoenix for example almost always means rebirth and rising from the ashes again

. - Of course, you can also make your own design

. Some artists would be more than willing to come up with designs that stem from your own personal experience

. A personal code between you and a significant other and the face of your baby are some examples

. This is the safest tattoo design option because you are sure of what it means

. On the other hand, a tattoo artist may charge extra for the design

. Making the design may also take some time

. Choosing a girl tattoo design should be a personal choice

. It is important to remember though that you should know exactly why you would want a particular design

. The significance of your tattoo matters a lot

. It contributes to the impact of your tattoo

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