Wolf Tattoos Designs, Ideas and Meaning

The wolf has long been considered as an important animal both in the world of folklore as well as mythology. They have been associated with both positive and negative forces, and as such wolf tattoos are rich in symbolic meanings. Some of the ideas that wolf tattoos might signify include maleness, powerfulness, success, cleverness, bravery, secrecy, smartness, devotion, loyalty, fierceness, the devil and the dark forces. Sometimes more than a single wolf can be depicted to denote family ties. Two wolves can indicate ideas of love and affection. A howling wolf may be shown alongside the image of a moon, which indicates the idea of a werewolf. Wolf tattoos can come in various styles, such as the Celtic version, the Native American wolf, the wolf with skull motif and the wolf with shiny, blue eyes.