Dolphin Tattoo Ideas For Women And Men; Dolphin Tattoo Meanings And Symbolic History

For anyone having a hard time at choosing a final tattoo style and design, the dolphin is a great choice. The dolphin is very popular among women. The dolphin tattoo is also wore by men. The dolphin tattoo adds beauty to the body. The best thing about the dolphin tattoo is that it holds a large variety of symbolic meanings that date back centuries. If you haven't already, you can find the dolphin meanings above in this article.

When you are considering a tattoo, it is very important to do all your research on the different styles, designs, and meanings. With the dolphin tattoo, you may want it because it is a beautiful design. There is nothing wrong with that. Even so, you still want to research the dolphin because there is a vast variety of different styles that can be associated with this symbol. In the images above, you can see Celtic dolphins done in Celtic knot work and tribal dolphins done in tribal art. You also may want to research the sun dolphin and the moon dolphin. When it comes to the dolphin symbol, there is a lot to research.

You also have to think about where you want the tattoo placed on the body. As I said before, the dolphin tattoo looks good big and small. It can also be placed in a large variety of different places on the body. For women, the dolphin tattoo is often placed on the back shoulders, between the shoulders, lower back, and on the ankles. You may want to be aware of the fact that we are judged for our tattoos. You may want to place your tattoo where it can be hidden if needed. But if you don't care what people think, put it anywhere you wish. But between employment and social gatherings, it may be something that you want to consider.


For men, the tattoo is usually placed on the upper arm. Men usually get the dolphin tattoo for symbolic purposes rather then for beauty as women do. Another location that men choose for this design is the calf. Of course, they are placed in other areas on the body, but these two are the main locations.

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