55 Anklet Tattoo Designs to Make Your Ankles Shine!

Anklet tattoos are a good choice if you want something more feminine - they're supposed to resemble the elegance in ankle bracelets. Whenever I do anklet tattoo designs, a lot of clients want me to add simple charms to them, but one of my favorite designs I've done was adding these large anchors to a client's anklet tattoo - she was one of my regulars and wanted them to be added to symbolize being grounded.

But apart from anchors and little charms, there are a few other ways that you can go about anklet tattoo designs, like adding feathers to show how free you are. So, today, I thought about running through them, and some of the other most popular ankle bracelet tattoos around.

Best Anklet Tattoo Designs

Here are all the best anklet tattoo ideas around.

Basic Anklet Tattoo

Anklets are a form of jewelry that highlights the natural curves in the ankle. As discussed, anklet tattoo designs emulate this, making for permanent body jewelry. You can go for a basic anklet tattoo with little detail, and have a dainty design to accentuate your features.

Here are some basic anklet tattoos:

Ornamental Bracelet Ankle Tattoo

On the flip side of going simple with it, you can go for a more ornamental anklet tattoo. Anklets are almost always worn for their aesthetic appeal, so a super ornamental anklet tattoo can convey your love for extravagance and beauty. You can perhaps add a large gem, some jewels, and various little charms to your tattoo, while also swapping the black ink on the band for some gold ink.

I actually did this pretty ornate anklet tattoo a few days ago. The client was one of my regulars, and she wanted these detailed brooches on the anklet. She wanted me to do a mini-portrait art of her grandma and mom on them.

As you can imagine, doing mini-portraits takes a lot of skill, so make sure you find the right tattoo artist if you're considering going this route.

Here are some ornamental bracelet ankle tattoos:

Feather Anklet Tattoo

Feathers are associated with birds, symbolizing freedom and chasing new horizons. A feather anklet tattoo can represent your want to escape. But feathers are also these natural elements. So by getting a feather as a part of an anklet tattoo, you can remind yourself of how beautiful nature is at all times.

Here are some feather anklet tattoo ideas:

Flowers Ankle Tattoo

Flowers are not only symbols of feminity but are frequent symbols of transformation and change. An anklet tattoo with blooming flowers can represent personal growth, possibly after working on yourself.

You don't need me to tell you how many different flowers there are: each of them has its own unique symbolism. The specific flower that you choose for your anklet tattoo can convey specific emotions, a rose for example can be a good ankle bracelet tattoo if you're someone who's romantic.

Here are some flower ankle bracelet tattoo ideas:

Anchor Anklet Tattoo

Anchors are used to keep ships stable during rough seas. As a tattoo, an anchor anklet tattoo can represent a sense of steadiness and security. Anchors are also heavy-duty since they have to withstand tough conditions, making them a good way to showcase perseverance.

Using an anchor as a part of an anklet tattoo can also symbolize you being level-headed. I once had a client come in for an anchor anklet tattoo, and she said she was getting it to remind herself to stay grounded.

Here are some anchor ankle tattoos:

Initials Bracelet Ankle Tattoo

An anklet tattoo with your loved one's initials can represent how close you are to them. It's definitely a neat way to carry them with you at all times, being a perfect way to honor a loved one that passed away.

Just be cautious and think hard about whose initials you're getting. I've done too many coverup tattoos over people's names that I can count (with a few even being on the ankle line)

Here are some initials anklet tattoos:

Butterfly Ankle Bracelet Tattoo

Butterflies are known to metamorphose from caterpillars. This metamorphosis represents growth and transformation, which butterfly anklet tattoos do a good job of showcasing.

Butterflies are also often associated with elegance which makes them the perfect inclusion to an anklet tattoo.

Here are some similar anklet tattoo ideas to wear:

Cat Anklet Tattoo

Cats are known to be independent, and super adaptable. A cat anklet tattoo can play on this and embody these qualities. Of course, a cat anklet tattoo can be a good way to honor a beloved cat that you've owned that has passed away too.

Before I move on to the next ankle tattoo, I have to tell you what one of my clients recently did for their cat anklet tattoo. They got a pair of cats sitting on an electric line that wrapped around their skin - I thought it looked cute, so maybe you can try it too.

Here is an anklet tattoo for inspiration:

Sun and Moon Anklet Tattoo

The sun and moon are complete opposites that are in harmony with each other, representing a sense of balance and unity. The two are also divine beings in a lot of tribal cultures, meaning that a sun and moon tattoo would be a good way to tie in with your spiritual side.

Here is a similar ankle tattoo for inspiration:

Evil Eye Anklet Tattoo

The evil eye is a powerful symbol to keep negative energy away. By getting an evil eye as a part of your tattoo, you can ward off any ill intentions that anyone has towards you.

Here is an anklet tattoo for some inspiration:

Star Bracelet Ankle Tattoo

Beyond being used as navigational guides, stars are also associated with dreams. A star anklet tattoo does a good job of combining both of these into a tattoo that can represent pursuing your dreams.

Most of the star anklet designs that I've done have had the stars added on like little charms. But the most recent star anklet that I did included one giant star.

Here is a star ankle bracelet tattoo for inspiration:

Bird Anklet Tattoo

Birds have the ability to travel far away distances, making them the perfect way to symbolize wanting to explore and seek adventure. Beyond this, a lot of bird species mate for life, emphasizing monogamy which can be something you can represent with your anklet tattoo.

Here are some anklet tattoo ideas:

Rosary Beads Ankle Tattoo

Rosary beads are often used for prayer for a lot of Catholics. A rosary bead anklet tattoo would showcase your spiritual connection, embracing your faith openly for the world to see.

You can make the rosary beads look more interesting by adding colored ink - it's entirely a personal preference.

What is the Meaning of the Anklet Tattoo?

Anklet tattoo designs in general don't have any specific symbolism - their goal is to resemble ankle bracelets as much as possible, making you look better in heels. If you're a fan of simplicity, you can go with some basic designs, but you can also add more detail and make the anklet tattoo very ornate.

However, you can add a message to your anklet tattoo by adding different elements to it, like cute cats can represent agility and adventure, while something cool like an anchor can represent staying steady during tough times.

At the same time, you can represent unity and balance by getting a sun and moon on your ankle tattoo design.

Final Thoughts

There are quite a few anklet tattoo ideas out there, with each of them being pretty cute and dainty, like the butterfly wings and flower designs. Anklet tattoos are a good idea if you want to highlight your ankle, and permanently bring out the natural curves in the body part.

All in all, I hope you found my guide useful - the designs were more on the feminine side and would be better suited if you're a girl or a guy who just likes more feminine things. However, I still hope you found something you liked!