Is there anything more romantic than someone tattooing your name on their skin? Don't answer that if you detest tattoos. We think it's terrifically adorable. And yes, it could turn out to be a terrible idea if you break up. But you could always cover it up somehow. Still, for those not willing to add the letters, we will offer an alternative. And that's a heart. A simple or ornate heart. It's the perfect idea for a Valentine's Day gift for your sweetie who loves ink.
Oh, the heart tattoo … how we love thee. So sweet, symbolizing a love so pure (yes, we're being all sugary silly), and it can be placed just about anywhere, even amidst other tattoos.
Here, several other super cool heart tattoo ideas perfect for this warm and fuzzy time of year.
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Sacred heart.
This gorgeous tattoo with its beautiful colors was created by tattoo artist Ermetica De Mon.
Everything sweet.
A cupcake, rainbow, and tiny hearts and stars — this tattoo could not be sweeter.
Family hearts.
These red hearts represent the love of family — names, initials, and a heart of love for the husband.
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Blowing kisses.
Cuteness overload. A panda blowing heart kisses — this might as well say Will you be my Valentine?
Snake eyes of love.
Snake hearts. Matching tattoos. Entwined forever.
Neotraditional.
Amazing — the colors and composition of this anatomical heart by Davide Bruni are fabulous.
Special kind of love.
We're going to interrupt this Valentine tattoo post to note that a heart tattoo doesn't have to be romantic love. Here a big sister got something her little sister drew. We heart it.
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All red.
A red outline is a nice touch for this heart tattoo.
Anatomical.
Instead of the Valentine type heart found on most cards of love, why not the anatomically correct heart?
Flowering heart.
This geometric anatomical-style heart with a flower tattoo is truly beautiful and created by the talented Karina Figueroa.
Romantic.
The sweetness of this filigree heart tattoo also has a romantic feel.
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Heart chest tattoo.
So beautiful, this chest tattoo by tattooist Ermetica De Mon is perfection.
Peace, love, and cupcakes.
This tattoo is all about priorities.
Lipstick love.
That blue is stunning and so is everything about this girly heart tattoo done by Vicky Isabella.
A strong cupid.
Love is strong when cupid gets you with a dagger instead of an arrow.
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Lock and key.
Such a great tattoo — and check out that heart lock and key. Love forever.
Traditional name.
Never underestimate the name in a heart tattoo.
Free heart.
The perfect tattoo for a free spirit, in love with love.
On the ring finger.
Simple and so very sweet — love this heart on the ring finger created by tattooist Mel Riner.
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Jack + Sally.
Providing an endless amount of inspiration, Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas introduced us to Sally and Jack. And these two make a perfect tattoo all bundled in a heart created by tattooist Derek Oliver.
Deep red.
Tattoo artist Giulia Bongiovanni created this incredible tattoo with that deep red heart and gorgeous yellow framing.
