30+ Eagle Tattoo Ideas and Design Inspirations

Eagle tattoos are popular. You see them in most original flash tattoos and are a great way to take up space in your tattoo and have a traditional element to it. Eagle tattoos also have a great significance to them. In Greece, the eagle is used as a symbol for masculine strength and virility. Overall, eagle tattoos usually symbolize wisdom, power, and spirituality. On top of that for America, the eagle is a symbolism for freedom.

If you’ve been in the market for an eagle tattoo but you’re unsure of where to start, we have you back. Here are our favorite eagle tattoos.

Realistic

Choose someone who knows what they’re doing with eagle tattoos.

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Sketch

Try something different with your tattoo.

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Key

Your eagle can represent whatever you want it to.

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Traditional

Traditional eagles always look amazing.

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Geometric 

Create your eagle from geometric shapes.

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Old School

Go with an old school eagle design.

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Back Piece

Show your love for eagles in a huge way.

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Shadows 

Let you eagle appear from the shadows.

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Artistic 

Throw your own flair onto your tattoo.

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Striking

Have your eagle ready to strike at any moment.

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Lady Liberty 

Pair your eagle with anything patriotic symbol.

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Dimensions

Add some dimensions to your piece for a trendy look.

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Compass

Incorporate your eagle into a compass for an amazing tattoo.

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Circular 

Add depth to your tattoo will make it look cooler.

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Color

Color will instantly change the look of your tattoo.

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Eagle Face

You don’t have to complete the entire eagle.

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Rose

Keep all elements of your tattoo traditional with a rose.

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Zeus 

Pair two strong creatures together for an awesome tattoo.

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Messy

You can color outside the lines of your tattoo.

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Lasers

Why can’t your eagle shoot laser beams?

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Swoop

Let your eagle swoop through your tattoo.

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Watches

Keep your piece classic and add your own fun.

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Shading

Shading can make a huge difference on your tattoo.

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Double Eagle

Create a story with your tattoo.

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Patriotism 

Show your patriotic side.

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Totem 

Totem of animals make for an amazing tattoo.

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Pop of Color

Just a little color is all you need to get a great tattoo.

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Clock

Maybe your eagle running for the clock.

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Minimal

A minimal eagle is the perfect piece.

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Summer

This color and summer looking eagle is the tattoo you need.

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Spirits 

A spirit pole with an eagle looks beautiful.

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Death

An eagle is always ready to strike.

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Mandala

Mandalas are already gorgeous, take your up a level.

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Planets

Let your eagle fly among the planets.

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Watercolor

Your eagle can be simple and sweet.

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Dream Catcher

Eagles with a dream catcher flow beautifully into one tattoo.

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As you can tell, there are a ton of amazing eagle tattoos that you can draw ideas from to create your own unique and stunning eagle tattoo.

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Soheil Khaledi

I've been a tattoo artist for over 13 years, working in 35 states and abroad. My art is prominent in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. I also tattoo on military bases in foreign countries. I share my inspirations on my blog.

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