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Vampire Tattoo Designs And Ideas-Vampire Tattoo Meanings And Pictures

Updated on August 25, 2013
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Richard Hale is a tattoo enthusiast who studies and researches tattoo symbolism, meanings, and history.

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Vampire Tattoos


Vampire tattoos are designed in several different variations and styles. Vampire tattoos are often fully detailed and graphic. The vampire is a versatile tattoo symbol, can be designed in many different ways. Vampires have recently gained a lot of popularity, mainly due to Twilight, a popular movie that portrays vampires. Twilight tattoos may just be the most popular variation of vampire tattoos, but our focus in this article is only original vampire tattoo designs.









Vampire tattoos portrays vampires from all possible associations. The vampire was first made famous by Dracula. Dracula tattoos may be a consideration. Since so many different characters portrayed Dracula over the years, Dracula tattoo designs may differ. The same can be said regarding other vampire characters. Movies, books, and poetry have all portrayed vampires. You may want to take the time to view these characters.









The vampire tattoo may also be designed to portray associated symbols. Vampire teeth tattoos or vampire bite mark tattoos are two more variations of vampire tattoo designs. Vampire tattoos can contain bats, coffins, blood, and long vampire fangs. In total, the vampire design presents many different options and variations, even more then mentioned. The Hello Kitty vampire tattoo is a great example. If you wanted a Tinker Bell vampire design, it can be done. The vampire personality can be added to any characters, which may be another option for you.









Vampire tattoos can be associated as a Gothic tattoo design. Due to such similar interest, you may see vampire tattoos that contain ghost, grim reapers, weapons, graveyards, zombies, werewolves, demons, and more associated elements. If your vampire design is based on a character or movie, any symbol that represents this may be incorporated within the sketch.

Vampire Tattoo Designs


Vampire tattoo designs are often very graphic and detailed. Many vampire tattoo designs portray characters from books and movies. Vampire designs can be inked in several different variations and styles. Vampires are often designed to portray facial features of the vampire, while others may portray the upper torso or entire vampire. Vampire tattoos designs contain vampires in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Vampires are great for the wearer and tattoo artist, giving both plenty of options to consider.









Since vampire tattoo designs commonly portray head-shots, the vampire is usually designed with great detail and shading. Some vampire designs may depict the vampire with an ordinary look while others are shown in an angry manner with their fangs showing. Vampire tattoo designs may show a beautiful female vampire as other vampires appear mutilated. Nothing is out of the question when it comes to vampire designs.









A variety of different actors have played the part of vampires through the years. Vampire tattoo designs can portray these same characters. Both Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise have played vampires. A Brad Pitt vampire tattoo design may be something some would consider. Twilight is one of the most popular vampire movies of all time. A Bella tattoo design or Edward tattoo design. Although Dracula is old school, some may prefer to have an old school Dracula design. Hundreds of characters have played vampires, perhaps you may want to have one of them portrayed in your vampire tattoo design.









As you've learned, there's dozens of variations among vampire tattoo designs. Each design can depict different characters, variations, styles, elements, and symbols. Due to this, make sure that you take the time to view the different vampire tattoo design pictures in this article. This will give you a general idea of what to expect when your searching for a vampire sketch. Also, you can gain ideas and inspiration for your own vampire tattoo.

Vampire Tattoo Meanings


Vampire tattoo meanings can represent many different things. Most vampire tattoo meanings symbolize negative characteristics, but that's not always the case. Remember, in the end, your vampire tattoo represents what you want it too. Below, you'll find the meanings of vampire tattoos.








  • Death
  • Evil
  • Power
  • Longevity
  • Eternal
  • Transformation
  • Rebirth
  • Survival

Before You Get Inked


Before you get inked, there's a few things that you should consider before your vampire tattoo or any tattoo. Just as you are now, please take the time to research your tattoo. Make sure that your completely aware of what your tattoo represents and stands for. You don't want to get your tattoo and find out later that it represents something differently from what you first thought.









Look through multiple vampire tattoo designs before you get tattooed. The more, the better. Don't jump into the tattoo process until you know this is the design for you. Many men and women jump to get inked and usually regret their tattoo later on. Your planning to wear this forever, right? Take your time and make sure it's a worthy design.









Vampire tattoos are very versatile and offer some of the best detailed tattoos on the market. However, vampire tattoo designs are not for everyone. If you feel the vampire is not for you, please take the time to view more tattoos designs below. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please let us know. We want to continue offering free tattoo information, please support us if you enjoy our articles by sharing our pages and commenting. As always, thanks for your visit and be sure to view more tattoo designs below.

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