107 fairy tattoos (and their meanings): 11 types

Today, when we think about the word "fairy", images of Tinker Bell and the Labyrinth of Peng appear in our minds, but fairy-tale legends have existed since the time of the Celts. The word "fairy" comes from the Latin "veil", which means "park" and comes from the word "fate", destiny. Originally, this word referred to any magical creature in the Fairy Land, such as gnomes, elves, and trolls.

Stories and tales originated in the folklore of Western Europe (British Isles) and then spread to Germany, where writers such as the Grimm brothers made them popular. Fairies are said to be fallen angels or demons who have fulfilled the wishes and desires of humans by doing deeds full of malice. This perfume has very conflicting characteristics. They are both humble and arrogant, obedient and rebellious, innocent and Machiavellian. This confusion of personalities could be the reason for the popularity of fairy tattoos.

The meaning of fairy tattoos

Fairy tattoos are usually colorful and popular with women as they are more easily associated with the meaning and symbolism of this piece of art. According to legends, fairies are magical creatures that personify:

• Femininity
• Beauty and grace
• Fulfillment of dreams and desires
• Innocence and youth
• Spirits of nature and paganism
• Frivolity and gambling
• Machiavellianism
• Freedom

Fairy tattoo variations

Fairy tattoos are sometimes combined with religious symbols such as crosses or stars, as well as natural elements (such as mushrooms and flowers), which represent the spiritual connection associated with these mythical creatures, but are also a way of changing the meaning of the tattoo for the wearer. Popular fairy tattoo options:

1. Fairy butterfly

Butterfly tattoos represent nature and innocence, and when associated with fairies, they represent beauty, grace, and freedom. Thus, fairy butterfly tattoo designs symbolize rebirth and transformation as butterflies go through a transformation stage during their lifetime.

2. Gothic fairy

Gothic fairy tattoos combine innocence and youthfulness with darker connotations and elements (some sometimes use skulls). They represent dark fairies with anguished and tormented expressions. Gothic fairies usually represent the loss of innocence. When the fairies in the drawing take complex poses, they represent strength and power in the face of adversity.

3. Angry fairy

In some cultures, evil fairies are evil creatures who create chaos by stealing babies and destroying crops. Tattoo designs of evil fairies sometimes have shades of innocence (such as an apple) that date back to the days of Norse mythologies and refer to fairy tales such as the story of Loki, the snake from the biblical story of Heaven on Earth, and others.

4. Tribal fairy

Combined with fairies, tribal tattoos are a fusion of cultures and myths from distinctly different worlds. Nowadays, the true meaning of each tribal symbol is lost, but tribal fairy tattoo designs usually represent femininity and a connection with nature, with our ancestors or with a particular culture. They are usually black.

5. Crying fairy

Sad fairy tattoos also symbolize the loss of innocence. A crying fairy sitting on a flower or mushroom symbolizes the sadness of a lost connection with nature or broken ties with a loved one. Wearing a crying fairy tattoo signifies loss and emotional grief as the fairy, who is usually a powerful female figure, has been injured and weakened.

6. Celtic fairy

Fairy tattoos with Celtic influences are deeply rooted in spirituality and paganism.

7. Seated fairy

A fairy sitting on a mushroom or flower represents a connection with nature, and a fairy on a cloud is a symbol of freedom and flight.

8. Ding-Ding

Tinkerbell personifies youth, frivolity and innocence.

9. Flower Fairy

Flowers are natural symbols of femininity. Fairies are often depicted as sitting on them or playing with them. Flowers represent youth, frivolity and connection with nature. Sunflowers symbolize warmth, energy and longevity. Daisies represent innocence, love and purity, while white lilies symbolize youth and motherhood.

10. Fairy and dragon

The dragon is a symbol of the primitive forces of nature. He lives in deep dark caves (earth), steals (air) and breathes fire (fire), and in Asian culture is associated with water. Dragons and fairies are different manifestations of nature: dragons are generally courageous and strong, and fairies are gentle, feminine and strong. In a sense, the fairy and dragon tattoos represent the masculine and feminine elements of nature that contradict and balance each other.

11. Tattoos of mischievous fairies.

Mischievous fairy tattoos evoke images of innocence, frivolity, devilry, and youth.