Would it be weird if a girl got her brothers' name tattooed on her heart?

Question

Basically, my brother helped me get through the lowest point in my life and I'm not sure if I would be hear today were it not for his support. I thought of getting his name tattooed on a bandaged heart right over my heart. I mean the symbolism is obvious, in poetic terms the heart is what you love with but it's also right by where my boobs are so I worry that it could give off an incestuous impression.

zeitgeist057 · Accepted Answer

I say go for it! Here are the considerations:

1. Judgement of other people (incestuous, another lover, omg she has ink what a Jezebel, etc): sfw, you're somewhere around 40, you can make your own damn decisions about your body and what's important to you. If you meet someone who is truly interested in you, they are going to want to know more about your tattoos and why you got them, your brother who is so important to you, etc, etc. I wouldn't worry about what other people are thinking. A tattoo is a personal thing to you. It could be a picture of a cartoon marshmallow playing a rainbow violin on fire, and it means something significant to you, DGAF what other people think of marshmallows or violins, etc. I mean, are you getting a tattoo for yourself, or for other people? If you're getting it for us, I vote for a sheep over your heart.

2. Will you regret it later? My first look was at your age. If you were under 25, I would have advised more caution just because younger people tend to do things rashly they think are a good idea at the time. But I have to respect your age and experience that if you are thinking about this tattoo hard enough, then you are going to make the right decision for what matters to you.

I think over your heart is an appropriate place, and I can't think of a better one. If you are getting the classic heart with a ribbon tattoo, though, you could get it in the classic upper arm position as well.

Would it be weird if a girl got her brothers' name tattooed on her heart?

Another thought and I'm not even sure if this is an actual option or just a really good business idea no one has done yet, but temporary tattoos are really good these days and you might be able to get a custom one done the way you want and try it out on your heart for a few weeks to see how your heart feels about it.

hahahmm · Accepted Answer

Don't do it. 1. A lot of guys find tats on the chest totally disgusting and low class. 2. Your brother probably has the same name as 3 million other men. It's not a given that people will believe that tat was for your brother as opposed to one of those 3 million other dudes & that now you're just lying to hide the shame of having an exe's name on your body.

Some better ideas:
Get a locket necklace with a picture of him in it and wear it on your neck.
Get a bracelet with a note like, 'my brother.. blah blah' written on the inside.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I think it's a beautiful thing that you want to do, but I personally think getting a heart tattoo over your chest with your brother's name could be a bit incestuous. I do believe that any guy who gets the chance to be intimate with you should know ahead of time about this tattoo and should be understanding of it.

The other option is to get the tattoo in a different place on your body, and you could always consider something other than a heart. Lots of flowers have deeper meanings - perhaps something here might be a good fit for how you feel about your brother? https://fieldofflowers.com/about-us/flower-meanings/

Cleo12345 · Accepted Answer

Nothing weird about it, the best tattoos are those with meaning behind them. If it is meaningful and special to you screw what other people think, you don’t need to justify your tattoos to anyone. Sometimes tattoos are so personal that you may not even want to share the story behind them to people. I would suggest if you really want this tattoo get it and if you don’t want to explain the reason behind it to anyone then just say it has a lot of personal meaning and leave it at that.

mortonc57 · Answer

It's a nice gesture, but almost every guy you date or meet will assume that the name represents an ex-lover, and you will have a difficult time convincing them otherwise. You should consider a symbolic representation, and in a less sensual place, say your shoulder or somewhere everybody can see but it's clear it's not *that* tatttoo

Pyrofox · Answer

Maybe not the name but maybe if there is something that is his own custom like art signature.

Names are often too culturally binding and special for just tattooing. But something representing your brother. I think would be a far smarter and more culturally acceptable. Kinda like I agreed that if my niece gets A's and B's and stays out of trouble I'd agree to get the humming bird designed she made as a tattoo done by a close friend who does custom pieces.

horatiohornblower · Answer

Since I presume only guys you're dating will see it. Except when wearing a bikini. Get something a bit more symbolic. Rather than a name or any word written.

You can spend some time looking through medieval symbols or something of that nature. Looking for something that has a meaning similar to how you feel about what your brother did.

You can also look for the Ancient Greek version of his name. Then have it written in the Greek alphabet or viking runes.

Anonymous · Answer

I think it’d be weird. I think it’d be better if you did the tattoo on your left arm ( since the heart is located on the left) with a heart and center his name on the heart. Or maybe instead of a heart try getting a tattoo that symbolizes him like his zodiac sign his birthday or maybe a hobby he really liked (sports? Music? Painting?) something like that.

supercutebutt · Answer

It's fine. Even if u one day decide to date your brother it is your business, assuming he is over 18. I think in Star Wars the brother and sister were lovers for a while and that is like one of the most popular movies ever.

TheBootyChest · Answer

It's not weird at all. If you feel strongly that it's wrong do it by your boobs then do it on another part of your body then. Maybe instead of a heart you can put his name inside of a ribbon to avoid the incest part.

Gochogirl · Answer

I think the sentiment is fine, but something about the name being there makes it seem romantic. Maybe you could put something else there that symbolizes him?

I-C3_ME · Answer

It's awesome that he helped you out a lot and having he's name is not weird. It becomes weird if you tell people first he's your brother and then the story. Give them the context first and then tell them he's your brother.

KrisPW · Answer

I think people see tattooed names and think romantic partners. Unless there is a date with it, as if for someone that has passed. You can get it of course, but you will always be explaining it.

LegitJoker · Answer

No absolutely not. That’s one of the loop holes I see when one of the basic tattoos rules says: don’t get someone else’s name tattooed on you. Unless it’s like it’s your daughters or your son or your siblings or maybe your mother‘s name and date of birth and date of death next to it. It’s all good.

MrOracle · Answer

Please do not tattoo your boobs. Or anywhere, really. Find some other way of honoring him.

Anonymous · Answer

Up to you. But I'd never in my life do that.

I have a tat for my brother, sister, and mom. But it's on my arm. And it's small and just a design to represent them. Not their names.

I'd never get a name tattooed on me.

Flower7 · Answer

If you have any doubt AT ALL about a tattoo, don’t get it! Those things are permanent!

Anonymous · Answer

Ngl before I read your details the first thing I was thinking was some inbred ish lol. For someone like me it wouldn't matter tbh because I wouldn't date a girl with tats. I just don't like ink on flesh but that's just me.

FinalFantasyBro · Answer

If you want to do something nice for your brother that doesn't permanently damaged your body, you can try giving him a gift or making him an appreciation card.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

You'd have to explain it everytime since for the general public it's a guys name. Maybe get a tattoo of something that reminds you of your brother instead?

Xtcy2083 · Answer

Yes, very weird. It would imply they're having an incestuous relationship.

Miristheiss · Answer

Yes.  I think it is weird if a woman gets ANYTHING tattooed on her heart.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Yeah. Because your heart is underneath your breasts.

chriscdi · Answer

It could, cause your heart is in your breast area which can be odd to some people if they don't know what's going on

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

It would be fine to get her brother's name tattooed on her heart

Bdsmaster · Answer

Don't worry luv the thing that matters is what you feel about your brother and what does he feel. Nothing else matters.

Anonymous · Answer

No matter where it is you will have to explain it... Use your brains people.

Anonymous · Answer

No that’s pure love even universe will love you for doing that it’s your brother babeee

MountAverage · Answer

Totally fine, as long as both you and your brother are comfortable with it.

Mangospacho · Answer

I think it’s perfectly fine. This way, your SO can think of your brother whenever he gets you naked.

G5TWA1 · Answer

I wouldn't find it weird, some people probably would, but fuck them, it's your brother

ChefPapiChulo · Answer

I've seen some pretty weird brother/sister relationships and that one is probably too weird.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Really can’t see anything wrong with it.

Anonymous · Answer

it's up to you. just make sure it's something you truly want

DrHonesty · Answer

That's hot. You should get him to cum on it too

exitseven · Answer

maybe a little weird but I can understand it

RebeccaBI2000 · Answer

Your reasoning makes perfect sense

Dchrls78104 · Answer

Too weird even for me.

EaterPeter · Answer

What is usual place for sibling tattoo if any?

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

Only if you make it weird.

Anonymous · Answer

Tattoos are idiotic to begin with.

OddBeMe · Answer

Yes. Just…yes.

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