Tattoos can sometimes be used to reinforce or show the greatness of one particular religion. Every religion has a different sign and symbol for representation. Cross tattoo is a tattoo drawn on any part of the body which consists of the cross shape. The cross tattoo is associated with Christians who wanted to reinforce their belief and dedication to god during the times of severe persecution. This tattoo is not just for Christians anyone can get this type of tattoo. It gives a stylish look so if not for religion you can get this tattoo for style purpose.
{ 1 } Cross Tattoo On Wrist
A tattoo which is drawn on the wrist and consists of a cross is known as a cross tattoo on the wrist. The tattoos on the wrist are usually small as there is very less space. Cross tattoo on the wrist is always black in color as the size of the tattoo is small and there is no space to add colors.
{ 2 } Feminine Cross Tattoo
As the name gives up a cross tattoo which is for females is known as a feminine cross tattoo. The feminine cross tattoo is usually drawn with hearts, flowers or other smaller figures around it to make it look feminine. The feminine cross tattoo can be drawn on any part of a women’s body. This type is especially for women and consists of soft colors like red, yellow and pink. So for all the women out there this type of tattoo is especially for you.
{ 3 } Cross On Neck
As the name suggests a cross tattoo which drawn on the neck is known as a cross tattoo on neck. The neck is another area which provides lesser space and is very good for small tattoos. A tattoo on the neck is very easy to hide if not allowed in the workplace. The cross tattoo on the neck is a small one and is always colored using black ink and there is not much scope for creativity and the tattoo is presented in its true form.
{ 4 } Gothic Cross
Gothic cross tattoos are a fantastic choice for a cross tattoo. It includes the addition of minute details to the tattoo. The Gothic cross tattoo must be a big one as it requires space to add minute details to the tattoo. The Gothic cross tattoo can be drawn on any part of the body which provides a large canvas for the tattoo. The Gothic cross tattoo can be made more interesting with the addition of certain shades of colors to it.
{ 5 } Forearm Cross Tattoo
Forearm is the area of the arm starting from the wrist to the elbows. A forearm cross tattoo is a tattoo which can be drawn on inner, outer or side part of the forearm. The inner forearm provides comparatively larger space for bigger tattoo. It is one of the most common place where people decide to get a cross tattoo. There is scope for bigger tattoos and addition of colors to make it look more attractive.
{ 6 } Sleeve With Cross Tattoo
A sleeve tattoo is a tattoo which covers either half arm starting from shoulders to the elbow or full arm starting from shoulder to the wrist. A sleeve with a cross tattoo is a sleeve tattoo with a cross in it. The sleeve with a cross tattoo can either be one big cross tattoo or scenery with the cross in between it. The sleeve with a cross tattoo has the most scope for creativity as the entire or half of the arm needs to be covered and the tattoo can be made very creative. This type of tattoo also has colors in it to make it look interesting and sometimes subtle by not making it with the black ink.
{ 7 } Cross on Chest
Chest is one of the best parts of the body to get a tattoo for men. It is a very personal spot as not everyone gets to see it. A cross tattoo can be drawn on the chest and is known as a chest cross tattoo. The chest provides the biggest canvas on the entire body for a big and detailed tattoo. The cross tattoo on the chest can be drawn on either of the sides with some small figures around or it can be drawn in the center with wing or Jesus on it. The cross tattoo on the chest is not made very colorful to keep it more masculine and even if colors are added then it is very soft strokes of soft colors.
{ 8 } Cross Tattoo Behind Ear
Behind the ear is the very easiest spot to hide the tattoo if you don’t want to show it to everyone. Girls can easily hide it with their hair. The cross tattoo behind the ear is a very small one as there is very less space and hence not much creativity can be added to it. As the size of the tattoo is small there is not much scope to add colors to it. A black cross tattoo is very much in trend for those who want a cross tattoo.
{ 9 } Cross On Finger
It is a type of tattoo where you get a cross tattoo on any of your finger of left or right hand based on your choice. It is a type of tattoo for usually girls but boys can also get it done along with a fierce tattoo on your other finger or making the cross look fierce instead of just a simple cross. The size of the cross on the finger is very small as there is very less space and no details can be added. The cross tattoo on the finger is always black as the size of the tattoo is small there is no scope of coloring it. It is a common type of tattoo for girls who want to get a cross tattoo which is not very much visible and bold.
{ 10 } Cross Tattoo With Flowers Inside
As the name suggests it is a type of tattoo which consists of a cross along with flowers drawn on any part of the body. Where there are flowers there are colors. The cross tattoo with flowers inside can be colorful or black and white depending on your choice. This type of tattoo is drawn on the part which provides larger space as the tattoo needs to be big to be able to accommodate flowers inside it. The tattoo can have a single flower or many flowers based on your choice.
{ 11 } Floral Cross Tattoo
A type of cross tattoo with flowers is known as a floral cross tattoo. It is very much similar to the previous type of tattoo that is flowers inside the cross, the only difference is that in this type of tattoo the flowers can be drawn inside or around the cross tattoos however you like it. A floral cross tattoo can be colorful and need to be drawn on the body parts with bigger spaces as is helps in adding the minute details and add flowers to the tattoo.
{ 12 } Cross Tattoo On Hand
A tattoo which consist of a cross and is drawn on any part of the hand is known as a cross tattoo on hand. The tattoo can be drawn on any part of the hand based on your choice. The size of the tattoo can also be decided by you. The tattoo can be black showing your boldness or colorful representing the meaning of the cross. You can choose the design from the endless number of designs available.
{ 13 } Traditional Cross Tattoo
As the name gives up it is the old school tattoo consisting of the cross. The cross is given 3D effects as it was given earlier when these types of tattoos were in trend. The whole purpose of this type of tattoo is to make your tattoo look traditional and old school. The colors used in the traditional cross tattoo are very bright making it very much visible from a distance. The size of the traditional tattoos are big, hence the traditional cross tattoo is a big tattoo with 3D effects and colorful ink.
{ 14 } Geometric Cross Tattoo
Geometric tattoos are the tattoos drawn with the repetitive use of a particular shape to form a specific design. A geometric cross tattoo is a tattoo which consists of a cross drawn using geometric shapes. The geometric cross tattoo can be drawn on any part of the body. The size of geometric cross tattoo is always big as the geometric details cannot be added in a small tattoo. The geometric cross tattoo is mostly black in color but can also be colorful based on your personal choice. It is not much in trend but if you want a unique cross tattoo you can surely Go for a Geometric Tattoo.
{ 15 } Ribs Cross Tattoo
A cross tattoo which is drawn on either right or left side of the ribs is known as a ribs cross tattoo. The ribs provide a big space for bigger tattoos. The big tattoo helps in adding the minute details. The ribs cross tattoo is always black in color as it gives out more effect of the cross. Getting a cross tattoo on ribs is another good choice if you want to consider.
{ 16 } Rose And Cross Tattoo
It is a type of cross tattoo with roses in or around it. The tattoo is most colorful, the rose is colored red and the cross is either colored or left uncolored. The size of the tattoo is usually a big one as the roses cover a lot of space. This type of tattoo can be drawn in many ways a few examples would be with roses inside the cross, roses around the cross or a cross with roses however you like it.
{ 17 } Cross Tattoo On Ankle
This type of cross tattoo is drawn on the ankle. Ankle is a small area and does not provide much space hence the size of the tattoo is always small one. The tattoo can be drawn on either inner or outer part of ankle of right or left leg. Cross tattoo on ankle is usually black or not colored just the border is drawn as the tattoo is small and there is no space for colors. This type of tattoo can only have a simple cross with no designs in and around it. This type of tattoo is usually preferred by girls.
{ 18 } Jesus On The Cross Tattoo
It is one of the most common types of tattoo that men prefer. It this type of tattoo a figure of Jesus Christ is drawn on the cross or only the face of Jesus is drawn in the cross. This type of tattoo is usually big as adding the figure of Jesus consumes a lot of space. The best place for Jesus on the cross tattoo is either on chest or back as there is a lot of space for a big tattoo. This type of tattoo is regarded as a symbol of sacrifice.
{ 19 } Wooden Cross Tattoo
A tattoo in which the cross is drawn and given the effect of wood. Wooden cross tattoo is mostly given 3D effects to show the wood. It requires a large space as the tattoo cannot be accommodated in smaller areas. The wooden cross tattoo is drawn with black and brown ink to give the tattoo a realistic effect of wood. The strokes in the tattoo are in such a way that it makes the tattoo look like wooden cross tattoo.
{ 20 } Faith Cross Tattoo
It is a type of cross tattoo in which the word faith is included in the tattoo along with a cross. This type of tattoo can be drawn by either writing faith on the cross or by making “F” of the word faith look like a cross. This type of tattoo is mostly black in color and it can include certain shades of color which are not very bright. The size of the tattoo can vary from a large one to a smaller one based on your choice.
{ 21 } Nail Cross Tattoo
It is similar to the wooden cross tattoo, in this tattoo a cross is drawn which look like it’s drawn with nails. The strokes are drawn in such a way that looks like a nail. Nail cross tattoo can be of a medium or bigger size as the details are supposed to be added to make it look real. It is always drawn with the black ink.
{ 22 } Cross Tattoo On the Back
Type of cross tattoo which is drawn on the back. The back provides a large canvas for a big tattoo design to fit in. The cross tattoo on the back is for both men and women. The tattoo on the back is always a big one with finer details added to it. This type of tattoo can be colorful to make it look more interesting and eye-catching.
{ 23 } Cross Tattoo With Wings
The cross tattoo which is drawn with wings around it is known as a cross tattoo with wings. This type of cross tattoo is a big one as the wings require a lot of space. It can be either black and white or colorful based on your choice.
{ 24 } Cross tattoo on shoulder
It is a type of cross tattoo which is drawn on the shoulders of either right of a left arm. The size of the tattoo is such that it covers almost the entire shoulder. The shoulder tattoos are usually black and hence the cross tattoo on a shoulder is a black one.
{ 25 } Celtic cross Tattoo
It is a type of cross which is drawn using knot like figures in it. The entire cross is drawn with knots. It is a very big tattoo and is drawn with black ink.
{ 26 } Catholic Cross Tattoo
It is the most common type of cross which represents a Christian and Catholic symbol. The Catholic holds the cross in high regards as the foundation of their religion is the crucifixion of Jesus and rising from the dead. This type of tattoo is big in size and is drawn with black ink.
{ 27 } Orthodox Cross Tattoo
It is a type of tattoo which symbolizes Christian and orthodox religion. This type of tattoo is always a big one and is always drawn using either black or brown color.
{ 28 } Tiny Cross Tattoo
It is a type of a cross tattoo which is very small in size. The tiny cross tattoo is always drawn with the black ink. A tiny cross tattoo is so much easier to hide if you don’t want anyone to see it.
{ 29 } Watercolor Cross Tattoo
It is a type of cross tattoo in which different shades of colors are used. The size of the tattoo can be big or small but it is always colorful. It is a unique kind of tattoo because most of the cross tattoos are black.
{ 30 } Tree Cross Tattoo
It is a combination of a tree and a cross. In this type of tattoo, the tree is drawn in a way that forms a cross, you can choose whether you want the tree with leaves or without the leaves. This type of tattoo is always black in color.
{ 31 } Irish Cross Tattoo
Irish cross tattoo is one of the most popular and highly demanding tattoos in Celtic designs. … Irish Cross is believed to be originated in the 5th century. Though it is a popular symbol of faith, it also represents Celtic heritage. This symbol was very popular in Celtic communities such as Scotland and Ireland. Today, this cross is used to symbolize Christianity and the religion.
{ 32 } White Cross Tattoo
Cross tattoo is a religious tattoo and white color represents purity and innocence, so getting a religious tattoo with white color will give out a stronger message. The tattoo is drawn and colored with white ink. It is not visible very clearly but then you can hide it from people you don’t want to show your tattoo to.
{ 33 } Tribal Cross Tattoo
It is a type of cross tattoo which consist of tribal designs along with the cross. It is preferred more among the men. This type of tattoo is big in size and can only have black and red color in it.
{ 34 } Bicep Cross Tattoo
It is a type of cross tattoo which is drawn on the biceps. The bulgy surface of the biceps makes the tattoo look good and embossed. It is one of a great place to get a cross tattoo. The size of the tattoo is usually big and it is usually black but have the option of adding colors.
{ 36 } Infinity Cross Tattoo
A combination of infinity and a cross is known as an infinity cross tattoo. The infinity can be drawn in such a manner that it forms a cross or the cross can be drawn in between the infinity. It can small, medium or big in size and can be drawn on any part of the body.
{ 37 } Heart Cross Tattoo
A combination of a heart and a cross is known as a heart cross tattoo. In this type of tattoo, a cross is drawn in the heart or a heart is drawn around the cross. In heart cross tattoo the cross is always black but the heart can be colored red.
{ 38 } Lace Cross Tattoo
It is a type of cross tattoo which drawing using designer lace like figure. This type of tattoo can be drawn on any part of the body and is usually black in color. It is a very simple yet a designer tattoo.
{ 39 } Mandala Cross Tattoo
This type of tattoo is designed to be aesthetically pleasing to have the attention of the observer. Mandala basically means circle, so this type of cross tattoo consist of a circle in one form or another.
{ 40 } Arm Cross Tattoo
It is a type of cross tattoo which is drawn on the arm. The tattoo can be drawn on any part of the arm according to which the size of the tattoo is decided. The arm cross tattoo can be black or colorful.
{ 41 } Christian Cross Tattoo
It is a type of a cross tattoo which somehow is related to how Jesus was crucified. This type of tattoo shows sacrifice and is a religious tattoo. This type of tattoo is always drawn in black color.
{ 42 } Cross Tattoo With Verse
It is a type of cross tattoo in which a verse is written. There are different ways to drawn this tattoo; either by arranging the verse in such a way that is form a cross or drawing a cross and writing verse inside it.
{ 43 } Cover Up Cross Tattoo
If you got a cross tattoo and you are bored of it then you can change your tattoo or modify it by covering it up with other images. You can either have flowers, feathers, wings, etc around the cross tattoo or you can change it completely by covering the cross tattoo and making it something else.
{ 44 } Rugged Cross Tattoo
It is a type of tattoo which shown to have broken and uneven surface. This type of tattoo is given 3D effects to show the unevenness of the cross. This type of tattoo is always drawn with either black or brown ink.
{ 45 } Foot Cross Tattoo
It is a type of cross tattoo which drawn on the foot. The size and color of the tattoo can be chosen by you. A foot cross is more of a feminine tattoo and is very much demanded by women.
{ 46 } Big Cross Tattoo
It is a type of cross tattoo which is big in size. This type of cross tattoo is best drawn on either chest or back. It can consist of colors and other designs as the tattoo is big and there is a lot of space to show creativity.
{ 47 } Thin Cross Tattoo
It is a type of cross tattoo which is drawn using very thin strokes of line. It is highly demanded amongst women. Women usually get this type of tattoo on their ankle and it looks sexy with all kinds of footwear.
{ 48 } Cross Tattoo With Names
It is a type of cross tattoo in which names are written. There are so many ways to draw this type of tattoo; either by arranging the names in order to form a cross or writing names on the cross. This type of tattoo consist names of the loved ones.
{ 49 } Rustic Cross Tattoo
The word rustic means made in simple fashion so according to the name it is a type of a cross tattoo which is made in simple fashion. In this type of tattoo no colors or designs are added.
{ 50 } Vintage Cross Tattoo
Vintage literally means something of high quality so going by the name it is a type of tattoo drawn using high quality ink and high quality designs in or around the tattoo. The size and color of the tattoo can be any.
It’s fascinating, isn’t it, how many different types of tattoo you can get just with a simple cross. The cross represents the person’s salvation from Christ. It also represents the circle of life and the idea that life and death are both eternal and cyclical. The cross tattoo is also too much in trend and it is not necessarily for a religious purpose. But if you look at it from the religious point then it represents your faith in Jesus and the beliefs and practices of Christianity. There are so many more types of cross tattoo which even we are not aware of so find out your own unique tattoo from the types of cross tattoo and let us know which one you like the most.