In medieval times, families and tribes used "crests". It was a symbol of their strength and values. Try looking at some of these and think about what you want your crest to symbolize. A lot of movies based in the middle ages have these. Just look at some of the flags in jousting scenes. Strength is almost always represented by a lion in a standing/boxing pose.
Strength and protection.Shark teeth tattoos usually meant that the shark was a family protector, family god or 'aumakua. The Hawaiian people were very superstitious and believed you were NOT to say what kind of shark as it could be used against you. (reefannie)
a simple bff could do or 2 broken heart one wit best on it and other with friends
A hatchet could symbolize power, strength, or the ability to cut through obstacles. It could also represent destruction or violence, depending on the context in which it is used.
i have found that the phoenix tatoo (think Harry Potter) symbolizes undying souls, reserrection and immortality, Christian Easter themes also symbolizes immortality, sun tattoos symbolize immortality as well.
A brotherhood could represent an outlaw gang. Many of these members get tattoos that represent their gang. One percenter and Aryan brotherhood are common brotherhoods that get tattoos in prison representing their affiliation.
Star tattoos are very popular among sailors. Three star tattoos could be an indicator that the person, or a family member, is a sailor.
Tattoos are permanent, so one must be sure of their design. To symbolize loving a son, one could get a tattoo of a heart, the mother symbols of different cultures, or a tattoo of something that makes a mother think of him.
It could and tattoos can be addicting sometimes. it could effect your skin the more tattoos you get
From the stories I've heard its a bad luck sign some sailors believe in it some don't just like lightning bold tattoos are supposed to mean bad luck it could just be simply a tattoo to them.
It could symbolize good and evil
it could symbolize suicide......
The possibilities are almost endless. But there are many popular basic design ideas you could choose from. You could try name tattoos, wedding ring tattoos, or graphic tattoos