• Tattoos can help a person express themselves.tattoo woman image by ennavanduinen from Fotolia.com
  
  A 2004 University of Florida study showed that there are large differences in ideas and attitudes about tattooing between men and women. Only 20 percent of the women surveyed in a college graduating class were tattooed, while 40 percent of the men had at least one tattoo. The study also showed that both sexes usually got tattoos to express personality traits. Thus, particularly feminine people might seek feminine tattoos.
  
  

Flowers

• Floral tattoos can be very feminine and express aspects of a personality. Like all tattoos, the flowers can be rendered in black ink, a single color or multiple hues. Some people prefer a tattoo of a flower that represents their birth month. Others simply pick a favorite flower or arrangement to express their personality or a sentiment in a feminine fashion. Another idea is to have flowers surrounding the name of a loved one as a memorial, or a word that expresses a lifetime sentiment.
  
  

Butterflies

• An extremely popular feminine tattoo is a butterfly. They come in nearly infinite shapes, sizes and colors. Like flowers, they can be combined with words or other symbols. Some see the butterfly as a symbol of freedom or rebirth; for others, it represents peace. The butterflies can range from realistic representations to tribal-type drawings. A particularly feminine placement of the butterfly is on the small of the back, usually accompanied by some sort of decorative drawing.
  
  

The Zodiac

• Zodiac tattoos can be extremely feminine. Any of the 12 signs of the zodiac can be represented in virtually an unlimited number of ways. From ancient to modern renditions, plain to intricate, the zodiac provides multiple options for feminine tattoos. A design of the wearer's zodiac sign is traditional, as are the zodiac signs of children or other loved ones. Each symbol has its own meanings.
  
  

Fairies

• Fairies are a somewhat new addition to the tattoo scene. They are extremely feminine and can range from small and cute to large and ominous. Whether in monochrome or a rainbow of colors, and whether quarter-sized or covering the entire back, fairies are a boon to those who seek a feminine tattoo. Fairies can be combined well with other tattoos, such as flowers or butterflies.