While all of us have our story to tell, it’s not easy to do so through a small tattoo. Instead, you have to dig deep and find a word, a letter, or an object that speaks to you. Here’s a list of small meaningful tattoos that are creative and thought-provoking to give you some ideas.
1. Fire rose tattoo for survivors – The story behind the tattoo might be heavy. But it’s also a symbol of strength and healing that will continue to inspire.
2. Tiny lightning bolt tattoo – In Greek mythology, the lightning bolt is the weapon of Zeus. It represents a destructive force to reckon with.
3. Stay – a minimalist one-word tattoo – This one-word tattoo can be a statement that you are here to stay, to live life to the fullest, and to make a change.
4. Laugh now, cry later – The tattoo refers to the attitude of “laugh now, cry later.” It means living to the fullest or recklessly and deal with the consequence later.
5. OCD awareness tattoo – The tattoo marks his fight against OCD and celebrates his courage along the way.
6. Broken heart – A tiny tattoo like this can help the wearer move on from a breakup or heal from a loss.
7. Small family picture – Our aesthetics or values may change. But our families will always hold a special place in our heats.
8. Small lonely match man – He stands alone, burning himself to warm others. But sadly, no one is around.
9. Wish you were here – This sad quote tattoo is a reminder to keep our loved ones close and to cherish them.
10. Still I rise nape tattoo – The quote is the title of Maya Angelou’s poem, the late American writer and civil rights activist.
11. The happy chemical – When you have a lower level of serotonin, you may experience symptoms of depression and anxiety.
12. Eye of Horus tattoo – In ancient Egyptian mythology, Horus is the God of the sky. In one battle, he lost one of his eyes.
13. Snake tattoo – Some may relate it to witches. In their point of view, snakes are dangerous, and it represents greed, seduction and even sin.
14. Sandglass tattoo to cherish every moment – “Time is all we have and don’t.”
15. Find your anchor – The meaning of anchor tattoos varies from person to person. It may honor the support of family and friends.
16. Reset – It’s the moment when everything resets. New day, a new beginning.
17. Drown in thoughts – This small nape tattoo captures the struggles of excessive thinking.
18. Almost circle – The blank space can stand for unrealized potential or stories that are yet to be told.
19. Light the fire within – A passion or a special someone may come into your life and light up your world.
20. Key to the heart – Keys don’t just open doors , they unlock memories buried so deep we don’t even know they exist.
