People get tattoos for self-expression, art, memories, cultural identity, or simply for style. Each design tells a personal story

—honoring loved ones, marking milestones, or showcasing beliefs. Whether symbolic or aesthetic, tattoos reflect individuality.

Thanks to BrightSide, we at DailyPositiveInfo celebrate the rich meanings behind every inked masterpiece

1. ’’I got a tattoo of my dad’s laugh. I have his smile and joy wherever I go now.’’

2. “Ginkgo leaves — they were my great-grandmother’s favorite, and her love for them was passed down through the strong, enduring, hopeful women in my family.”

3. “This is my first tattoo in honor of my grandfather (he liked sunflowers and pink flamingos, thus the feather).”

4. “My first tattoo in honor of my chemist grandmother”

5. “Got a tattoo in honor of Kiko today, she was 9 when she passed.”

6. “I finally did it… I got the tattoo in honor of my dad. It’s just before the year anniversary of his passing. He did stage magic as a hobby and this prop was my favorite of his tricks.”

7. “’I can’ for when I beat thyroid cancer…”

8. “I got 2 tattoos on my wrists to honor my sons. They were born on the same day, 15 years apart. August 2, both Leos.”

9. “It’s my kitty heading off to the other side — my first proper tattoo in memory of my kitty, Ziggy.”

10. “Got my first Beatles tattoo yesterday in memory of John. I’m planning on getting a half-sleeve of Beatles references.”

11. “A weirwood tree and dire wolf tattoo in honor of my dog, Ghost”

12. “A new tattoo in honor of my recovery after a broken back”

13. “This is my actual heartbeat, it’s irregular.”

“’STRENGTH’ is in my mom’s handwriting. It’s close to my heart, literally. A reminder that though she died of heart disease and I inherited it, I also inherited her STRENGTH. The hand is my big bro who honors my mom and me.”