55 Cutest Penguin Tattoos, Ideas, & Meaning
If you are looking for a cute animal tattoo with lots of meanings, penguin tattoos would be a perfect choice. Penguins have been around for a long time, and they have a strong presence in pop culture. You will see them all over the world, in the movies, cartoons, and books. Penguins are very friendly, funny, and creative animals. It is so cute to watch them waddle when they walk.
Despite their cuteness, Penguins are loyal and graceful. Penguins only have one partner for life. These pure qualities make them a perfect symbol of pure love and innocence. That is why penguin tattoos are trendy among couples who like to show their lifelong commitment to their partners.
Penguins are pretty tough too. They glide along the ice where others would fall. They thrive in a climate that others would find unbearable.
Penguins have striking color contrast that makes for great tattoos. If you are thinking of getting a penguin tattoo, we have a collection of penguin tattoo ideas for your inspiration. These tattoos come in various styles that will you help you to design your own.
Emperor Penguin Tattoos
Emperor penguins are magnificent birds. It is the largest of the 18 species of penguins found in the world today. People love them for their majestic look, survival capabilities, and love for their families.
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Creative Penguin Tattoos
These creative penguin tattoo designs will blow your mind. They are done in all different styles, from new school to blackwork.
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Watercolor
If you want a colorful tattoo, then you should consider getting a watercolor penguin tattoo. The characters pop in watercolor.
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Cartoon
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Penguin Love
The penguin tattoos don’t necessarily have to represent the love between lovers. They can also symbolize the love between parent and child, siblings, or even best friends.
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Crested Penguin
All crested penguins have sharply delineated black and white plumage, red beaks, and prominent yellow crests.
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Cute & Funny
These tattoos have captured the funny and goofy sides of the penguins.
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Colorful Penguin Tattoos
When it comes to colorful penguin tattoos, the choices are limitless. Depending on your preference, you can create the tattoo in watercolor, traditional, neo-traditional, or new school style.
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Penguin Family
Emperor penguins hatch their eggs during the long dark southern winter months. The female then passes it over to her mate to incubate. The male carefully balances the egg on his feet for between 65 – 75 days to keep it warm and off the snow surface before it hatches.
Hence, emperor penguin tattoos can represent family, love, hardship.
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