Neck Tattoo Ideas

Popular Neck Tattoo Styles

Many people dream of getting a neck tattoo but they hesitate. In such a prominent and visible location, the neck tattoo has to be just right. But with our wide variety  of one-of-a-kind design options you are sure to choose the style that brings your dream to life.

Some of our most popular neck tattoo style options include:

• Gothic – People often use a tattoo to explore their dark side. This style of neck tattoo does that with gothic symbolism like a skull or a bat.
• Mandela – This is a term used to indicate a style of neck tattoo that incorporates circular patterns that emulate from a universal starting point.
• Mantra – Putting a word or phrase on the back of your neck is a great way to let people know what guides you through life.
• Religious – The neck has become a popular location for celebrating and sharing religious icons. For example, a cross is often found on the back or right side of the neck.

Best Neck Tattoo Placements

While the most popular neck tattoo location is at the back of the neck, there are other areas that can be explored as places for your design.

• Front of the neck – You will often see this location used for a floral pattern or for holding a word or phrase.
• Left side of the neck – This side of the neck is a fun location for dates and symbols. For example, your mother’s birthday or a symbol of the pyramids.
• Right side of the neck – People will often place religious iconography on the right side of their neck.

A neck tattoo is an immediate attention-grabber. It’s also a tattoo that will generally stand on its own. Placing a tattoo on the back of the neck does make it easier to connect the design, either directly or through a theme, with a tattoo on the back or along the spine. It is not as easy to connect tattoos on other parts of the neck in the same way.

Men’s Neck Tattoos Ideas

The most popular neck tattoo designs for men fall into one of three categories.

1. Religious – Crosses, the Ten Commandments, a Bible – these are just some of the religious icons that often become a neck tattoo when someone wants to share their religious beliefs.
2. Statement – Because it is almost constantly visible, the neck is a prime location for someone to make a statement. To do this men will often choose a design that’s bold and deliberate. 
3. Tribal – This neck tattoo style is particularly popular with men who already have a sleeve. This style uses tribal-inspired designs and patterns to develop a standout look.

Women’s Neck Tattoos Ideas

Women tend to get a neck tattoo that is graceful and elegant. They will often choose a neck tattoo design that uses fine, delicate lines with subtle shading to compliment a soft style.

Some of the more popular women’s neck tattoo designs include:

• Constellations – Looking to the stars for a neck tattoo design is a common choice. Sometimes this will be a favorite constellation, sometimes it will be the sign of their birth month, and other times it will be a fictional constellation that is intended to show off a love of the stars.
• Natural figures – Butterflies, birds, frogs, and flowers. These are just some of the figures from nature that could show up in a woman’s neck tattoo design.
• Repeating patterns  – This design gives the wearer an opportunity to express themselves artistically. This neck tattoo may be styled like a honeycomb or simple lattice work.

Neck Tattoo Meanings

Getting a neck tattoo is a way that is commonly believed to show off your pride or commitment to a subject.