Getting a tattoo of someone's name

Well, the creepiest thing happened to me in the hospital. I met a man who had MY NAME tattooed on his arm, and the man has the same name as MY BOYFRIEND! I had to question him on it because it was intriguing. The name on his tattoo was his ex-wife's name and her name just happened to be the same as my name. Was this coincidence? Probably, but it was a really crazy coincidence.

i also have my friend's boyfriend tattooed her nickname on his triceps and luckily they're still together. but when we found out that he had it done our initial reaction was not good and even my girlfriend wasn't that flattered when she found out he had her name written across his arms, knowing that her boyfriend is a playboy. And she always confides her problem to us about that. So, i think it is not a great idea to get your partners name tattooed specially when not married with him/her.

Yeah I know what if they did break up that's why when your together with someone you never know what may happen. I would never get a tattoo if I had a boyfriend because it is permanent and it would hurt a lot to get it removed, ow. I don't think that I would be able to handle that much pain. Also you know the tattoo will be there and I will look at that name and that will cause me more pain because I won't be able to forget about it, so it's best if your friend doesn't get a tattoo of her boyfriends name try to convince her any way that you can because she may end up regretting it ever so much.

I'm not so sure, my son has his girlfriend's initials tattooed on his arm and I had the same feelings as you when he told me he was getting it done and his answer was simply that if they ever broke up that he would just tattoo over the top of it. I guess this is a simple answer if it is done in such a way that that would work. I have my kids names tattooed on my arm and few other tattoos as well so I suppose it could be done and still look good.

in my country,the one who get tattoos is seen as evil ones.my boyfriend will never agree me doing this,and i will never have that try.there are so many ways to show you love somebody,why you just choose it?if you love your bf or babies,you can treat them friendly.getting tattoos couldn't indicate anything of your love.

I have to say that it isn't a good idea at all. How would your friend be able to explain that to her next partner down the line? Something like that could be seen as creepy if you ask me.

Hi Saizo, No I would never get a tattoo with any name unless I got one of my children's names as these days relationships do not seem to last a lifetime like they used to and I am sure if they split up the next boyfriend wouldn't be too happy having to see another guys name on her arm. You gave her good advice, whether she will listen or not though is up to her. Huggles. Ellie :D

Unless you go through a lot of turmoil, a tattoo is forever. If you tattoo a name, you need to be sure of the commitment you have for that person in your life. You have to live with decision to carry their name with you everyday.

I totallly agree with you. i know tons of people who had troubles covering their tattoos because they have broken up with the person they had the name tattood onto their bodies. The least your friend could do is wait till they get married so it will be less likely for them to end up separated. If they still do, at least she can say that it was from a man she loved and married. I also dont believe that having a persons name tattood on your body is a way of showing love especially if she was pressured to do so.

It's not bad to put tattoo with your boyfriend's name on it if your intention was to show him how much you love him but I have to agree with you that what if later on, you guys broke up and surely it's awkward not only for other to see that tattoo but also for yourself isn't it?. If I was to do something like that I would also think the possible thing that might happen in the future, you'll never know you guys are not meant for each other.

Personally, I would not get a tattoo with the name of a person I am with. I have been head over heals and completely in love before. We thought about getting tattoos to represent forever the way we felt. I am glad I didn't get one because I would have a hard time explaining a name on my skin if I get serious with a new guy. I don't think it would be too hard to explain it to a new boyfriend, but I can't imagine trying to justify it to his family or friends. Plus it would be a constant reminder that I have been with someone else. He would know that I'm not the first, but nobody wants to be constantly reminded that the person they love was once in love with someone else. However, I do think that getting a tattoo to represent a commitment is a good thing. Just don't put a name in it. Use a simple saying or image that means something to you as a couple. The guy I almost got a tat for did get one for us shortly after we split up. I left him because he had some issues that couldn't be ignored any longer and he got the tat to prove his love. Instead of my name he got a saying that we held very dear on his chest...over his heart. It is written in Old English text. It reads, "Then. Now. Forever." It's corny, but it is something that we signed every letter with and said often...even while fighting. I hope your friend decides not to brand her body with a name. Instead I recommend suggesting to her that she could get a saying or image of some sort that would represent their commitment. Something easier to explain in the future...just in case.

Tattoos are considred as art,body art,but at your friend's case,I think she's just obsessed to his boyfriend.but i do agree with you that she shouldn't have done such,that sure will leave a mark.....