Every style of tattoo can be meaningful, but there’s something about word and script tattoos that can really take your breath away. Words hold a lot of weight and are a wonderful way to express how you feel. From a single word like “free” that can represent releasing yourself from limiting beliefs, to a quote like “the sun will rise” as a reminder that things are temporary and will always get better, take a look at 12 beautiful word and script tattoo ideas for women.
4 Things to Consider Before Getting Word and Script Tattoos
1. Meaning
While not all tattoos have to hold significant meaning, word and script tattoos often do. Wearers often choose words that represent entering a certain chapter of their life or leaving another chapter behind. They may also choose words based on how they feel about themselves, for instance “lucky” or “free”. Before deciding on a tattoo, consider whether the phrase is meaningful to you and whether it will hold significance in the future.
2. Placement
Tattoo placement is so important. Think about where it will look best on your body, if that body part can accommodate the word/quote, and whether you want it displayed or easily hidden. Some body areas have thicker skin and are less sensitive, while others are much more painful. Your pain tolerance should come into play. Also keep in mind that certain areas, like the hands, experience fading faster.
3. Size
You’ll also want to consider the size you’ll want your word/script tattoo to be. This style of tattoo is often small and dainty, but you want to ensure the size allows for clear legibility, especially if the script is long. Also, keep in mind that you can always put your spin on an inspiration photo. For example, let’s say you see an inspo photo for a font and word you love, but the size is bigger than you’d like. Remember that you can always ask them to do it in a smaller size font so it’s perfectly customized to you.
4. Font
The font of your word/script tattoo is another thing to think about. Do research on different fonts and look for inspiration on social platforms like Pinterest and Instagram. Even if you don’t know exactly what the font is called, a good artist should be able to replicate the one you like. Make sure to consider the thickness of the lines and letter spacing, especially in relation to where on your body you want to place it.
12 Beautiful Word and Script Tattoo Ideas for Women
1. Lucky Tattoo
We love this simple “lucky” tattoo. The cursive font is beautiful and we love the placement on the front of the wrist. It can represent your belief in luck, or mark a significant life event.
2. The Sun Will Rise
This is a beautiful reminder that things will always get better, even if you’re going through a tough time right now. The upper arm is a great place for a tattoo. It’s a padded area so it hurts less, and can also be hidden with a longer sleeve.
3. To the Moon and Back
This script tattoo can represent your love for someone, whether it’s a family member, partner, or friend. The nape of the neck allows you to show it off and keep it hidden when you want.
4. What’s Meant for Me Will Be Mine
This is a strong mindset to have and a beautiful tattoo script. When you believe that things or people are destined to find a way to you, whether it’s your dream career or relationship, you can live your life without excessive effort or chasing. You can trust the process and rest easy believing that the right things will find you.
5. Soul Tattoo
We adore this dainty “soul” neck tattoo. It’s not a placement you see a lot and from far away you would barely notice it. A “soul” word tattoo can reflect a person’s inner self, a moment of personal transformation, or one’s spiritual beliefs.
6. Lover Girl Tattoo
This is such a cute tattoo idea- we love the fine font and the lower back placement. It’s super feminine and playful and will only be displayed when wearing crop tops or a plunging low back.
7. Free Tattoo
This is one of our favourite placements for a word tattoo. You can easily hide it with a long sleeve when you need to, but it’s gorgeous when it’s on display. A “free” tattoo can have so many different meanings, but we love the idea of breaking free from self-doubt and other limiting beliefs.
8. Turn the Pain Into Power
Oof, what a powerful tattoo. First of all, we love the tiny, dainty font choice. Secondly, the sentiment of the tattoo is extremely beautiful. Everyone goes through pain and difficulties in their life and this tattoo represents the ability to grow and find strength after trying times.
9. Enjoy the Now, Everything is Temporary
A lot of people are so hyper focused on the future that they forget to enjoy the present. This is a great reminder to live in the moment. We also love the use of the two different fonts for this script tattoo.
10. Live for the Moments You Can’t Put Into Words
We’re big fans of an upper thigh tattoo, especially ones like this that wrap around the entire front of the thigh. The script is a reminder to cherish those beautiful experiences in life and encourage you to actively seek out those profound moments.
11. Meraki Tattoo
There’s nothing cooler than a hand tattoo, and we may be biased, but “meraki” is the perfect word for a tattoo. It’s a Greek word that means to do something with soul, creativity or love- it’s essentially leaving a little piece of yourself in your creative work.
12. C’est la vie
C’est la vie is a common French phrase that translates to “that’s life” in English. It’s a reminder that life happens and some things are out of our control. The side of the rib placement is so pretty, but keep in mind that it’s one of the more painful spots to get inked since the bones lie just under the surface of your skin.
Consider one of these words or scripts for your next tattoo!
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