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Four Leaf Clover Tattoo Design Ideas

Updated on August 31, 2013

Four Leaf Clover Tattoo Designs

Four Leaf Clover Variations And Symbolism


Four leaf clover tattoos are a popular tattoo symbol for women and men. The four leaf clover is a symbol that is known all around the world. Four leaf clovers have been a symbol of good luck for many centuries. The clover only has three petals, but on rare occasions, a clover will have four petals, thus the four leaf clover. The chances of finding a rare four leaf clover is said to be 10,000 to 1. However, beware, if you are seeking the four leaf clover, it is believed to not bring good luck. If you find a four leaf clover by accident, it brings good luck.




Clovers have been symbolic to a variety of different cultures throughout history, most commonly known by the Irish. One of the earliest records belongs to the Druids. The ancient druids believed that the clover would protect them. They also believed that the clover was lucky and magical. Today, the clover is a symbol of early Christianity and St Patrick's Day. The clover tattoo can represent energy, spirituality, Christianity, protection, and good luck.


Four Leaf Clover Tattoo Ideas


When consider ideas for your four leaf clover tattoo design, you should always consider associated symbols that may be included in your design. You know that your four leaf clover symbolize good luck, therefore, other lucky symbols may be incorporated into your four leaf clover tattoo design. What other symbols represent good luck? You have the horseshoe, ladybug, lucky sevens, eight balls, and the ace of spades. Anyone of these symbols may be portrayed within your four leaf clover tattoo.

Gambling is a huge niche for four leaf clover tattoo designs. If your gambling or your a gambler in anything, you need Lady Luck by your side. Speaking of Lady Luck, she can be included in a four leaf clover tattoo design. Lady Luck is often portrayed in a pinup style in such tattoos, a popular choice among men. Lady Luck is often included with cards, money, power chips, anything associated to the gambling niche. Poker machines and tables may be another idea for this type of themed tattoo designs.

As you probably already know, the four leaf clover has been a longtime symbols of Pagans, Celts, and the Irish. Four leaf clover tattoo designs within this theme often includes Celtic art, knotwork, spirals, leprechauns, or popular Celtic symbols. The Celtic cross and the Celtic Tree of Life could include a four leaf clover. Four leaf clover tattoo designs often include a four leaf clover designed within Celtic art.

Four Leaf Clover Tattoo Ideas For Men


Four leaf clover tattoo ideas for men can include a variety of different styles and variations. Since the four leaf clover is a symbol of the Irish, men may choose to get the four leaf clover to symbolize their heritage. You may want to consider getting your country's flag designed with a four leaf clover.

Men may consider ideas for their four leaf clovers that portrays symbols that represent themselves. What symbols represent you? What do you do for a living or hobby? What do you love in your life? For example, if you are a mechanic, you could choose to get your four leaf clover tattoo design designed with tools, such as a wrench or cresent wrench. If your a hunter, you may consider adding a gun or bow to your four leaf clover tattoo design. Not only are you creating a unique design, your creating a symbolic tattoo that you will value because it represents you.

Four leaf clover tattoo designs for men can also include symbols and elements that symbolize the attributes of a man. There's several symbols that are perfect for only men. Common symbols found in men's tattoo designs are flames, tools, skulls, spiders, scorpions, bears, or tribal art. You may consider a tribal four leaf clover tattoo design or a four leaf clover tattoo design with flames. Bats, tigers, rifles, or engines may also be an idea. Think about symbols that define a man, apply these symbols and see if you can get a good idea for your four leaf clover tattoo.

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Four Leaf Clover Tattoo Designs For Women


Four leaf clover tattoo designs for women can be designed in a variety of different variations and styles. Women's four leaf clover tattoos can be inked with elements and symbols of femininity, such as the moon, lotus, or water. Pink and purple shading is another great clover tattoo idea for women. You may consider having your four leaf clover tattoo designed with other symbols that represent good luck, such as the ladybug or swallow.

You may want to consider a symbol or element that represents yourself to your clover tattoo. Think about it, is there a nickname you had growing up or a symbol that represents your personality? Another idea is adding your name, last name, or initials to your four leaf clover. Other may choose to add Kanji characters or Chinese characters.

There's thousands of symbols that can be added to your four leaf clover tattoo design. If you're into Celtic art, you can have your four leaf clover designed in Celtic art. You may want to choose other Celtic symbols to add to your four leaf clover, such as the Claddagh. Since the clover is a symbol of spirituality and Christianity, you may consider adding appropriate symbols, such as a rosary, angel, cherub, or cross.

Four leaf clovers look great when decorated in art. Another great four leaf clover tattoo idea is adding a four leaf clover to the lower back. A lower back four leaf clover tattoo would look great decorated in art and having the clover as the center piece. Remember, you can add any symbol or element that you want. Use your imagination.

Four Leaf Clover Tattoo Locations And Information


Four leaf clover tattoo designs can be designed in several different styles, variations, and sizes. Due to this, four leaf clovers can nearly be inked anywhere on the body. Women typically get small four leaf clover tattoo designs, tattooed on the ankles, wrist, lower back, back neck, stomach, and behind the ear. On the other hand, men usually get large four leaf clover tattoo designs. Men commonly wear this design on the arms, legs, and upper back.

As you'll see, most four leaf clover tattoos only portray one four leaf clover. However, you'll see some that portrays more clovers. Gambling tattoo designs can have more then one four leaf clover, as well as horseshoe tattoo designs. If you choose a clover sleeve tattoo, you'll want to portray more then one clover.

We hope that you found this article on four leaf clover tattoo ideas useful. If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments, be sure to leave them below. We'll be glad to answer any questions or concerns that you may have. Before you go, remember, always research your tattoo. You want to make sure that you completely understand what your tattoo represents. Lastly, take the time to look through dozens of four leaf clover tattoo designs before you make your final choice. Remember, tattoos are forever, so be sure to choose a tattoo that you really want. Thanks for your time and visit!

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