Tattoos are becoming more and more popular and as the interest in ‘getting inked’ grows, people are starting to put more thought into the imagery and the symbolism of the specific tattoo they want. One popular tattoo design that is both beautiful and rich in meaning are bird tattoos.

One reason that bird tattoos are so popular is because aside from their symbolism, they are full of beauty and you can choose just about any color of the rainbow that you like. Get a bird tattoo that has lots of small details, or one that is very simple and basic design. No matter what kind of bird tattoo you choose, they are not only striking, but also full of meaning.

There are different meanings for different types of bird tattoos. Hummingbird tattoos for instance, are known to symbolize happiness and celebration because their tiny wings let them move and dance in the sky so quickly. Stronger birds such as hawks are said to symbolize just that – strength and fierceness.

Whichever bird tattoo design you choose, they all have the general meaning of showing freedom and liberty. Those who don a bird tattoo often like to show that they are a free spirit, and that they enjoy their independence and their liberation. These are just a few different bird meanings and different cultures have certain meanings attached to specific types of bird tattoos. No matter how you look at them though, bird tattoos are not only beautiful in color, but in meaning too!