Mom and Dad anchor tattoo on leg

Anchor tattoos are extremely popular tattoo designs for both men and women, largely because the anchor image can be customized in a variety of different ways to make the tat unique and personal for the wearer. This person opted for a pretty cool anchor tattoo featuring a traditional anchor image entwined by a banner that reads “Mom” and “Dad” in capital letters. The anchor itself is inked in black and red, which makes it looks more masculine than feminine, and there is a small red heart inked at the intersection of the vertical and horizontal parts of the anchor, which is a nice touch. The meaning of the anchor tattoo obviously relates to family, judging by the banner, which is a common reason people get anchor tattoos. Other possible anchor tattoo meanings represent true love, returning home and stability.