The heart tattoo is and has been for many years a very common and classic tat design. Today this design is seen as an undying symbol of love, romance and also the very life force within us all. But for different people this type of ink will have various meanings behind it.
Depending on on the style, shape, and added features, the meaning of this beautiful symbol may vary. One of the older and more common design is the one with the banner across it. This tattoo was very popular among sailors and serviceman as symbols of their loved ones.
Many famous celebrities have this tat including Mandy Moore, Tila Tequila, Kelly Osbourne, Amy Winehouse, and Melanie Griffiths.Below you will find a list of the common tattoo designs and a brief understanding to them: 
Heart with banner: This design with banner across it is very old school and also was very popular among sailors and serviceman as symbols of loved ones.
Piercing Dagger: A dagger piercing through a heart is often seen as a symbol of mistrust or betrayal. Or maybe even a mark of religious conviction. People usually get this type of ink when they feel they have been betrayed or no longer have trust for a loved one.
Half a heart: This half design is one of the most popular symbols type of art. This type of ink is used to symbolize unrequited love, lost love, or to show the strong emotion “heartbroken.” Many times a couple will each get one half of this symbol tatted on themselves to show their devotion and love for each other. A good example would be a man going into the army for a few years while his women stays at home and waits for them to be reunited (making the symbol whole).
Pierced with Arrow: While this design pierced with a dagger represents betrayal, one pierced with an arrow actually stands for direct energy and focus. This is seen as a symbol of true love and also seen as cupid’s sting of love.
When it comes to heart tattoos the possibilities are as endless as our own emotions are. Please browse around and find the right one for you!
