Top Tattoo Designs Of All Time Contrary to the time when it used to be exclusively connected with hoodlums, prisoners, and the mafia,

tattoo art is all the rage these days. Tattoo enthusiasts can be practically anyone -- hardcore bikers,

musicians, athletes, celebrities, and even the everyday folk you pass by on the street. Highly popular in any

part of the globe and with all age groups, tattoos are one of the top search items on the Internet today.

According to a 2006 survey, 36 percent of people from 18 to 25 years old and 40 percent of those ranging

from 26 to 40 years old have at least one tattoo.

Perhaps the main reason why tattoos are so in demand today is because people feel the need to better

distinguish themselves among the ballooning six billion population of the world. Tattoos are artistic

manifestations of our identity. Inked on skin, they allow others to see how we perceive ourselves and what

we value in our lives without having to explain at all. Consequently, looking for the right tattoo design all

boils down to the meaning and symbolism it offers to the holder. All things considered, isn it interesting

to find out how tattoo bearers view themselves and what tattoo designs and symbolisms that appeal the

most to them?

The following are the most sought after tattoo designs of all time and their brief general meanings:

Birds: Eagles are the most popular tattoo designs, symbolizing patriotism, might, and freedom.

Hummingbirds and doves are also in demand, standing for love charm and peace, respectively.

Dragons: Arguably the most popular mythical figures of all time, dragon tattoos are general statements of

strength and power. However, their specialized meanings will differ depending on whether you choose an

Eastern or Western dragon design.

Skulls: Skulls have long been a symbol of pirates and stood for rebellion. Though mostly perceived as bad

omens and symbols of death, skulls also represent change.

Hearts: They usually stand for togetherness and love, but their meanings vary depending on representation

and the sentiments of the bearer.

Butterflies: These winged insects are sought after by mostly women. Fragile and beautiful, butterflies are

symbols of freedom and rebirth.

Tribal Symbols: They actually mean something. But just as with Asian symbols, exactly what they mean can

be a bit tricky. Traditional and primitive, these forms come from all sorts of different tribes and it's hard to

tell just by looking at them. These obscure but striking looks are not recommended for those who may

become annoyed by constant questions about the meaning behind the body art.

Asian symbols: Chinese and Japanese characters are massive favorites among American tattoo buffs.

However, translation can be more than a little difficult at times, so you have to extra careful.

Flowers: Singled out by women, flower tattoos symbolize different things, depending on the flower used.

Roses stand for love; daisies denote innocence; buttercups represent riches, while sunflowers symbolize

enchantment.

Religious Symbols: Though some think it blasphemous, tattoo art used to be part of religious

ceremonies in certain ancient cultures. That why it comes as no surprise that religious symbols are

second on the list.

Words: They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but tattoo lettering is still the most

popularly-requested design around the world. Names of loved ones, significant phrases of meaningful

quotes as tattoo designs are also a big trend.

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