100+ Best Cool & Meaningful Arm Tattoo Designs For Men
It's hard for guys to find the right arm tattoo design, something meaningful but also looks cool. Look here for tons of ideas!
Jul 25, 2018
Meaningful Arm Tattoos
Meaningful tattoos are not just for women, guys! It is not feminine to get a tattoo that means a lot to you, rather than a “cool” spider tattoo or a “basic” anchor tattoo (although these could mean something deeper, so keep reading!)
Tattoos About Love
You should not get a tattoo with any girls’ names on it, unless that girl is your mom or your daughter. Stay away from tattoos that reflect a boy-crush (or even a marriage that is never a permanent thing) and stick to tattoos about what IS permanent—love. And what better place to showcase the tattoo than your arm?
Check out these arm tattoo ideas for guys about love:
Heart with scroll (basic “MOM” tattoo, but with a lot of meaning)
Loved one’s handwriting
Kid Names
Remember when I said you should not put any person's name on your body unless it's family? Check out this name tattoo. Two daughters and in amazing handwriting!
Family crest
Baby’s Handprint/Footprint
Portrait of your pet
Tattoos About Life
Many meaningful tattoos center around the idea of life. Arms are great places for these tattoos, as they are a constant reminder for you.
Compass
This tattoo design has it all—compass, map, quill. This tattoo is for guys who love all things vintage travel!
Luck signs
Horseshoes and cards are definite symbols of luck. Guys who believe in luck should design their tattoos to reflect that!
Anchor
The meaning of anchor tattoos on guys is a simple one: you are a guy that is grounded, somoene who has hope for the future.
Eyes
This eye design is crazy! Notice the imagery of waves in a storm and the lightning bolt. There is so much symbolism for the storms the eyes witness in this one arm tattoo. Definitely not for a simple guy!
Cross or religious symbols
A cross, or even rosary as this picture shows, is meaningful for religious guys who are not afraid to show their affiliation with their beliefs.
Tree of Life
Tattoos About Death
Angel wings
Make an angel wing into a sleeve for the best version of the angel wings tattoo.
Skull
Grim Reaper
Memory flowers
Tattoos of Animals
Lion
The lion represents pride and power, two qualities that make this animal the best tattoo to add to your sleeve.
Wolf
Snake
Phoenix
The phoenix is symbolic, indicating that the guy who has this tattoo, much like the mythological creature, rises from his own ashes. Nothing can keep this guy down!
Stag
Eagle
Scorpion
Raven
“Quoth the raven, nevermore.”
Mermaid
Geometric forms of animals
This one was captioned “for his twin boys”. C’mon guys! This is the meaning of getting tattoos for a meaningful purpose! You may also find geometric cat designs are pretty cool.
Owl
Dragon
Tattoos for car guys
Gear shift
Minimalist car design
Vintage cars
Vintage cars are a sign of a true car guy! They also make for unique items for arm sleeves.
Your own car
Odometer
An odometer is a symbol of power and speed, something that is best as a tattoo showcased on a car guy’s arm.
General Lee
Car logo
Car parts
Tattoos with Cool, but Meaningful, Designs
Dream catcher
Mandala
A mandala is a spiritual symbol that symbolizes the universe in Asian cultures. No wonder why a guy would want one on his arm!
Rainbows
Templar Sword
Lighthouse
Landscapes
Arm bands
Arm bands are a new tattoo trend. These may represent many different ideas, such as for a passing loved one, a tribal band, or strength.
This arm band tattoo design is one for you, creative guys! Arm bands with landscapes are super unique.
Bio/anatomical tattoos
Planets
Travel-related tattoos
For guys who love to travel, consider one of these travel tattoo ideas for your arm.
Coordinates mark your favorite location or locations. Put your home, hometown, where you had an amazing experience, or your favorite vacation spot.
Music Notes
Book references
Tattoos of Symbolic Objects
Anatomical Heart
Feathers
Feather tattoos symbolize the flight of the humans and the freedom of birds that we strive for.
Leaves
Railroad
Clocks
Planes
This one is for the guys that made paper airplanes, wishing they were something more. There is more than meets the eye for many guys!
Dog tags
Boat
Flag tattoos
Flags represent nationality and patriotism. This is why they make great for arm tattoos, as they can show loud and proud.
Ribbons
Sports
Choose a meaningful arm tattoo for you
There are countless options for you to choose from when it comes to arm tattoos. When you consider what tattoo to get on your arm, make sure you are picking something that is meanginful to you. Since the tattoo will be on your arm and available for all to see, it should be something you will not be embarrassed about and are proud to showcase.