If you've been considering getting a word tattoo, you might be wondering where to start. Should you get something short and sweet or go for an entire quote? Even once you've decided on your one-word tattoo idea, you'll need to figure out what style to get it in. Will you go with a traditional-style script or opt for a fine-line design? Even after you've decided on all of that, you'll need to think about placement. Will it fit perfectly on your finger or would a bicep be the best spot?
All tattoos are beautiful, whether they're intricate, basic, large, or tiny in size. Occasionally, extensive detail is necessary, but there are times when all it takes is a simple one-word tattoo to get your message across. Being concise is powerful, brave, and confident, and having a tattoo that shows that is the prettiest statement you could make. Tattoos with just a single word truly stand out, so if you're looking to get inked, let these ideas inspire you to wear your heart on your sleeve (or your ankle, back, wrist, what have you). These small words are reminders of the great things you can accomplish, no matter what may come your way.
Keep reading to see the prettiest word-tattoo ideas (many in different fonts and styles), and let your new ink be a fresh reminder of just how powerful words can be.
— Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez
Show off just how resilient you are with this word tattoo.
The forearm is the perfect place for a one-word tattoo.
Dua Lipa also has a tattoo on her shoulder of the word "angel."
The word simplify written in a crisp font is a great tattoo idea.
Have your new tattoo be a nod to your zodiac sign for a personal touch.
Art can mean anything you want it to.
The foot is a fitting place to get a "grounded" word tattoo.
These word tattoos together read "justice" and "inspiration."
This word tattoo acts as a nod to your faith.
"Amor" makes for a beautiful one-word tattoo.
This word tattoo likely has a significant meaning to the wearer.
Getting a word tattoo that says "love" is especially romantic when placed on your ribcage.
For a funny word tattoo, try something like "fools."
This word tattoo reads "chaos" but the "A" letter is upside down, adding to the chaotic nature of it.
The side of the neck is the perfect place for a single-word tattoo.
"Now" is a short but sweet idea.
This "lady" word tattoo is written in a super-delicate font.
"Create" is a great one-word tattoo idea for artists.
Word tattoos also make for great matching friendship designs.
This "muse" word tattoo is elusive and sexy.
The back of the elbow perfectly fits a single-word tattoo.
The fingers are also a great place to hide a word tattoo.
Add some personality to your word tattoo by incorporating another design element.
This one-word tattoo reads "wild" and is placed on the hip.
Above the knee is often forgotten territory when it comes to tattoo placement, but it fits this "patience" design well.
The back of the shoulder is a great place to put a small word tattoo.
Give your family a shout-out with your word tattoo design.
The inner hip is a cheeky place to put a tattoo, like this "enjoy" ink.
This rib tattoo reads "soul."
This fine-line tattoo is a great reminder to have gratitude always.