Teddy bear tattoos are popular designs reminding grown-up ink lovers of their childhood.

For most, the fluffy bear offers unconditional love, a calming influence, security, and companionship.

Teddy bear body art is very much a modern ink phenomenon, although grizzlies and black bears have a long history in American traditional tattooing.

Contemporary teddy bear tattoos build on old school linework, with classical kids bears framed by vivid colors, detailed patterns, and watercolors. 

There are extremely realistic designs that almost make the teddy bear look alive on the skin, and pieces that can show off alternate meanings such as evil or battered bears to signify ideas deeper than just the remembrance of being a child.

The following collection of 41 best teddy bear tattoo ideas are awesome examples of technical tattooing and approaches to ink that will provide inspiration for your next piece.

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1. Battered Teddy Bear Tattoo Ideas

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2. Cute Teddy Bear Tattoos

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3. Evil Teddy Bear Tattoo Designs

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4. Hearts and Teddy Bear Tattoos

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5. New School Teddy Bear Tattoo Art

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