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So you decided you are in love, and the person of your dreams will always be with you. Now it is time to show them just how much you care so you have their name tattooed on your body. All very romantic and showy, but what happens when the relationship peters out? Now you are left with a name on your body in ink that seems indelible.

The Pros and Cons of a Name Tattoo

There are many reasons you might get a name tattoo. Perhaps your best friend or a loved one has died and you want to honor them with a name tattoo. That is something you will probably never want to get rid of. Maybe you are a parent and you want to inscribe the name of your children as body art; this too is an acceptable name tattoo. But when you tattoo a name of a person you are currently dating, this is when it can get complicated.

Giving tribute to a loved one with a name tattoo is an honor. But you need to be sure that the love you have is going to last forever because the ink will do just that. If you are a fan of an actor, a rock band or some other celebrity, tattooing their name on your body may be a mistake. How do you know you will still like these people, virtually strangers, long after their name is tattooed on your skin?

Getting Rid of an Unwanted Name Tattoo

When you have someone’s name tattooed on your body, it is a bigger commitment than a marriage ceremony. The vows you make can disappear into the air, but a tattoo can be forever. Though you can always cover a name tattoo with another design, you will always be reminded of why that new design is there. Many people in the heat of the moment feel they want to pledge their love to someone and to show them their intent have their name tattooed on their body.

Now that the relationship has ended, the tattoo is still visible. Even if you have it in a personal area any new relationship you may begin, that person will eventually see the name that is tattooed on you. Tattoos can be removed with laser surgical procedures. This is quite painful and may leave a lasting scar which will still remind you of what was once written there.

Though a name tattoo may seem like a tribute to your true love, it can really backfire when a painful breakup is in your future. If you are not the one doing the separating, it can be a constant reminder of what you have lost.

So before you go about putting a name tattoo on your body, think about how long the relationship might last and how committed you are to the other person. As we said, a name tattoo of a child is something you will want forever, but someone you are dating; if it doesn’t work out, you will want to rid yourself of any and all reminders and that includes the name tattoo on your body.



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Though a casual observer of a Celtic knot tattoo may see it as merely a piece of beautiful body art; the meaning of this Celtic symbol has much deeper roots. Most Celtic knots are of a rich design of spirals, mazes along with knots. The Celtic knot tattoo is complex and many of the designs were used along with zoomorphic animals in Celtic stonework, woodworking and jewelry. The Book of Kells, the famous Irish book is where most of today’s tattoo artists get their inspiration for the body art requested by those wishing to display their Celtic heritage.

The Book of Kells

Irish monks circa 800 AD produced a manuscript with illustrations that were ornate and lavish. The Book or Kells is said to be one of the most lavish manuscripts that survive from this early time period. County Meath found in Ireland is where the manuscript was housed for most of the medieval period. Its name is derived from Kelis and the Abbey of Kells in County Meath.

Scandinavian Influences on the Celtic Knot Tattoo

Because of conquest and trade, the influence of Norse symbolism is said to have some bearing on the Celtic knotwork. The exact origins of the Celtic knot tattoo are still open for debate. The Celtic knot tattoo is said to try to mimic the complexity that is found in nature. The Celtic knot tattoo typically shows neither beginning nor an end and reflects the cycles of life as well as the seasons.

There are a number of Celtic knot tattoo designs from which a person interested in sporting this type of tattoo can choose. They can be large or small and no matter the size the complexity of the Celtic knot tattoo is always visible.

Some are simple black and gray designs while others incorporate a variety of colors such as green, purple or red. There are those that are planning to be married that choose to have a Celtic knot tattoo as their wedding band. But if you are thinking of doing this, be sure that the person you are marrying is one you really and truly want to spend the rest of your life with because removing or covering a tattoo in the area of your finger can be a painful process.

Celtic knot tattoos are popular even among people that have no ties to Celtic ancestry. They are beautiful pieces and many wear them simply for their visual beauty. For those of Celtic descent, they can have a myriad of meanings depending upon where in the Celtic world their roots lie and the design of the Celtic knotwork they choose for their Celtic knot tattoo.

Body art is a personal decision and what you have displayed on your body is often a close and long held belief. Tattoos are a way of showing the world what you believe in or who you love. Celtic knot tattoos are very popular for both young and old and male or female. Take a look at the many Celtic knot tattoo designs and decide on the ideal one for you.



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