Daisy tattoos are not just popular among young adults but among middle-aged men and women too. The simplicity, purity, and innocence of a daisy flower can attract any beating heart. Like each flower tattoo design, daisy has deep symbolism and significance that makes it one of the most popular tattoo designs around the globe.
Daisy Flower Significance
Historically daisies have been part of many important cultures. Even the cold-blooded Vikings found solace and peace in the beauty of a white daisy flower. It was a common practice among old Norsemen to gift daisy flowers to expecting mothers or to little children on their birthdays.
This tradition stemmed from the mythological fact that Norse Goddess Freya carries Daisy’s flower. Freya was worshipped as the goddess of fertility by old Vikings therefore Daisies were considered a suitable gift for mothers.
Vikings were not the only culture that was attracted to daisies. Old Englishmen and Anglo Saxons too gave importance to the simplicity and elegance of a daisy flower. European countries often welcomed their guest with a bouquet of daisy flowers.
Daisy flower tattoos are not a new trend but these designs are in trend since the 1900s. Earlier Daisies were preferred only by mothers or by women who loved kids. However, later on, it was adapted by men too. Daisy was one of the most common tattoo choices worn by world war 2 soldiers. Many soldiers preferred it as they wanted to show that they prefer peace over war.
The trend gained further mainstream media attention when rockstars like Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Post Malone were spotted with daisy tattoos on their body.
Daisy Tattoos Meaning
Daisy tattoos have deep meaning and symbolism. You can pick any design of your choice but make sure that it conveys the meaning/message that you want to suggest. Here are some of the common meanings that you can go after
Patience – Vikings were known for their brutal methods and warfares. They were infamous for killing their victims mercilessly. However, one popular legend about Vikings is that they would often train in a daisy flower field. This was because the smell of fresh daisy flowers in the morning would give them endurance and patience to train hard all day.
You can try a daisy flower tattoo that conveys the same meaning.
Innocence – Daisies were used by Catholic churches of the Victorian era. They were presented to Christ figurines as they represented innocence and purity. Many Christians try daisy tattoos just because of this reason.
You can get inked with a white daisy flower tattoo to suggest that you have purity and innocence in your soul.
Peace – Daisies were also used during world wars to imply peace and prosperity. If you are a peace-loving person then a daisy tattoo can be a perfect design for you. Many tattoo artist also adds white doves to a daisy flower tattoo which you can try as well.
Daisy Tattoos Placement
Daisy tattoos are usually inked in small to medium size. We often get requests for large-size daisy tattoos but I strongly suggest to don’t trying it beyond 8 inches. A beautiful daisy tattoo design is ideally 4-6 inches. You can try the tiny or minimal version without any issue.
If you are going for a tiny daisy tattoo design then get It inked on fingers or behind the ear. If you are going for a small or medium size then the ideal parts to try it are on your shoulder, bicep, forearm, wrist, chest, back, or neck.
Girls can try daisy tattoos on their thighs, calf, or even feet as well. Men can get a black and white style daisy tattoo on their chest as it can indicate that you have had a dull past but now you are over it.
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Conclusion
As a tattoo artist, I always admired flower tattoos. However, I often see people not able to name the flower in their tattoo design. You should do a little research before you lock in your design. You should know the basic appearance, meaning and facts about the flower that you want to get inked on your body.
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References: Bellis Perennis Wiki
