Neck Tattoos Designs for Men
Neck tattoos for men are a bit special, since they can be seen even when you have your clothes on. This is one of the main reasons why most people doesn’t want a tattoo there. Despite the fact that neck tattoos for guys can look really cool, there are a lot of places where employers don’t welcome them too well. Almost nobody wants to lose his job because of that, so most guys and girls simply choose another part of their body when it comes to tattoos.
If you’re among the lucky ones who don’t have to worry about this, then we have great news for you: you can get a lot of awesome looking tattoo on your neck. The options are almost limitless! Whether you want a small or a huge neck tattoo, you can pick from a bunch of sweet creations. Most women get a flower, a ribbon or rose on their neck, while men prefer wings, animals or some non-figurative illustration. Keep in mind that these aren’t the only options: your imagination is the only barrier between you and your neck tattoos. If you choose well, not only you, but most of your friends will be amazed, and you can prepare yourself to get a lot of laudatory words from them.
Getting a neck tattoo hurts more?
It quite a common question about neck tattoos for guys. The neck is a more sensible part of the body, so it’s not surprising that a lot of people think it’s more difficult to get a tattoo on it. Of course, the amount of pain depends on the parlor where you go, and the size and shape of the tattoo. You don’t have to worry though: it’s not THAT much worse, so this shouldn’t be a deal breaker.
Best Neck Tattoo Ideas for Men
The keep calm monkey tattoo on the neck is a nice way to show your humorous side, the monkey’s face looks anything but calm while it wears a cap that says keep calm. It is very artistic and speaks volumes.
A word written on the neck is a way of remembering someone, showing pride in yourself - if it is your own name, it can also be a character trait like being fearless or a way to identify with a group.
This tattoo symbolises leadership and courage. The Black Panther is known for its strength as well as fearless nature. It is feared and respected by many because of its unpredictable nature. Notice the leaves around it, that represents stealth courage.
The colourful wings, the rose flower and a pretty woman are all symbols of beauty but behind them all are thorny rose stems and a skull which are representations of the reality of life. Behind all the beauty, lies suffering.
The anchor has always been associated with sailors or people who do something in the water. This tattoo has an anchor, a harp and water lily’s, they depict the love for the sea and music. It can also mean stability.
The Ying-Yang symbol, blue dragon and a wing. This is the symbolism of the mysteries of life and the challenges that we all face, it is about struggling to succeed and never giving up until we get to the top.
The giant bats flying out from a church tower. The interpretation of this can defer, some people use it to show their mistrust for religion and especially those who are leaders in the church. It can also just be art.
It is a combination of mystery, art and self-expression. The human head with a mouth like a dragon is a sign of danger while the surrounding is clouded in mystery. This tattoo is just as frightening as it is beautiful.
The rose flower at the side of the neck with the thorns is a symbol for the DC family and on the other side of the neck there is a more elaborate tattoo of thorns. This tattoo is for identification.
A big red rose flower with the leaves around it. This can signify love, inner beauty as well as success and happiness in your life. Roses are beautiful and anyone would enjoy having a rose tattoo on their neck.
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It has the face of a bunny, teeth of a bunny but has horns instead of bunny ears and a bit of scales like a fish. It is a mythological creature and there is water surrounding it. Beauty and mystery.
These are common tribal tattoos. They originate from tribes that tattoo their worriers in the Amazon as well as in parts of Australia and New Zealand. They are also common in pop culture especially rock and heavy metal fans.
The magicians hand with fire at the tip of his two fingers. This is a tattoo suited for people who believe in magic or perform magic tricks. It is cool and exciting. Gets people's attentions and starts conversations. beautiful art.
This tattoo turns the entire neck into a work of art. There are a lot of tattoos fused into one like a mural. It is a combination of different colours with different flowers and a ladybird. It is intriguing.
The grey owl tattoo is a mixture of self-expression and art. The tattoo looks almost life like. It is as though the owl is trying to intimidate another animal. It can depict the personality of the owner of the tattoo.
It is part of a complete body tattoo that extends beyond the entire neck going down to the chest and lower. This tattoo turns the entire body into an artist’s canvas with a beautiful piece of art.
The skull inside a rose is a depiction of beauty and misery combined. It can be used to express the person’s character as being beautiful but deadly or the person's experience in life that has both good and bad moments.
The small anchor on the neck is usually associated with sailors or soldiers. In the past, it was common among pirates who liked to express their love for the sea. It can also symbolise a firm grip on life.
The red rose at the front base of the neck and the leaves creeping up the sides of the neck. It is an artistic tattoo that incorporates tribal markings to make up the leaves of the flower. It can be used to depict the personality of the wearer.
The owl seems to be emerging from the shoulders. The eyes of the owl are the centrepiece of the tattoo. Owls are known to be watchful and intelligent so this tattoo brings out that quality of the person wearing the tattoo.
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It is a one-eyed eagle with the eye at the centre of the neck peering straight from the neck and the wings extent towards the side of the neck. This tattoo depicts eagle like qualities of the person wearing it.
This tattoo brings out the odd sense of humour of the wearer. Two skeletons seem to be fighting with one pulling out the other from a slit in the throat and trying to beat the other with a broken limb.
Tribal markings from the Amazon warrior tribes. These were usually put on the face, but they can also be put on other parts of the body to signify strength and courage as well as to add beauty to the body.
This is a work of art. It looks like a dagger has been pushed in from one side of the base of the neck and it comes out the other and in the front is an open shark’s mouth with an anchor.
It is a tattoo of a weeping Christ with thorns on his head. Probably a reminder of the pain that the Christ went through on the day of his execution. It can be deeply religious.
A scroll with letters runs across the front of a flower whose petals form bands of color. On one side of the flower is an ancient flaming torch. The scroll is held up on one end by this torch.
A skull facing upwards with jaw wide open. Beside it is a large old-fashioned key. The circular bow of the key is at the point where the skull's ear would be, the pin extends beyond the jawbone, and the bit of the key points upwards. The entire scene is surrounded in smoke.
Head of a great horned owl in oblique view from the front right. The owl's mouth is stretched open like it is screaming. Only the right eye is visible on the neck tattoo and is of an amber-yellow color. Its feathers are mottled grey-brown. Small area of green background above.
'Taylor' written in fancy cursive script. From the lowest point of the loop of the 'y' hangs a five-link chain with a lock in the shape of a heart at its end. The locket has a keyhole.
Tall and narrow letters in fancy script at the back. The outline of a woman's red lips as if pressed on by a kiss mid-way between shoulder and jaw. Flames emerge from below the shoulder just under the lips.
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Side view of grey-black wolf/ werewolf with its long, sharp, yellow teeth bared and its pink tongue hanging out the side. Its eyes are yellow with no pupil. A large red rose with a stem and green leaves on its neck. Red spots like blood around.
A great horned owl in side view. The large eye is yellow with a huge black pupil. The plume is of many colors, arranged in concentric circles, with each blue, red-brown, white and green-yellow merging seamlessly into the circles on either side.
The head of a snarling tiger baring its jaws, face on. The tiger's coat is orange. The inside of the mouth is not colored. Jewish script runs across above the tiger's head. Black tiger stripes frame the scene.
A large star with a thick black border. The inside of the star is light green. Above and to the right of the star is the number '13' in fancy digits. The digits are colored in horizontal black and red stripes.
A large eagle spreading its wings seen face on with its head turned to one side. There are three layers of plumage - a white and grey horizontal one at the top. The other two are vertically-arranged and are purplish-blue with shadows.
An hourglass with half the sand already run through. The edges of the glass are light blue. Outstretched wings behind it representing 'time flies'. Below it, a large butterfly with 4 wings and a circular structure just behind the head.
A stylized grey skull with petal-like structures around over-sized eye sockets. The jaw is clamped shut. A scroll with 'Vida' above and another scroll with 'Loca' below. A red rose as large as the skull with green leaves lies under it.
Skeleton vulture with claws outstretched flying out at the viewer. The head is turned slightly so its over-sized left eye socket is centred. The vulture's wings are fully feathered. A single feather is falling off under the left wing.
A simple bird sailing with outstretched wings seen from the left and above. It's eye is simply a large swirl. A scroll with the word 'Dad' in fancy, narrow script runs under it. Light and shadow on its back and wings for a 3-D effect.
A series of scrawls and doodles reminiscent of a child's attempts at art. 'Peace' symbol at the top with the inner lines running through the circle. Various geometric shapes in black and red.
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Music theme composition. A cassette tape with outstretched wings in the middle. Clefs at various angles in the background to indicate playing music. A winding stave on one side.
A small child as used to be drawn in '60s children's books with an 'X' for a mouth. The child is lying inside a large flower with its petals sheathing it. Above the child is an origami dog's head weeping a line of tears.
A large outstretched wing with four layers of brownish feathers seen from below. The tips and edges of the feathers are tinged slightly blue. The word 'Blessed' in large, very fancy cursive script runs below the wing.
A green, decaying hand with bits of flesh missing reaches out to grasp a circular object with red, yellow and green concentric circles on its surface. Above this fly colorful and intricately-patterned butterflies of varying sizes.
A skull seen in perspective from above its front. A large, red rose, bigger than the skull rests on its crown. Two blue wings stretch from the back of the skull. The word 'Joel' on a scroll below. Watercolor painting effect.
A clock face, but without the hands, just the large and small lines along the circular edge to indicate the minutes. In the center of the clock face is a simple black cross. Very clean, simple design.
A large, very intricate picture of a rose with five layers of petals and four leaves immediately under its base. The rose's stem continues downwards and has several off-shoots with leaves.
An angry cobra baring its fangs seen from the side with a grey tongue ending in a red forked tip. The eye glows red. The top of the hood is green with a pattern just behind the head and the underside is yellow. A large red apple lays on its side behind.
A blue-brown and white great horned owl seen from the front left. The owl has tilted its head to one side. Between its resting wings, it has a human skull for a body. The skull is laughing.
A rectangular robot head too wide for its trapezoidal body seen from the front. The body has the symbol of a large, levitating ruby on it. Around and behind this figure are red and black stylized flames arranged symmetrically.