Tinkerbell (also spelled Tinker Bell) is the fictional fairy from Peter Pan that was originally a play created by J.M. Barrie in 1904. Originally, this little fairy was known as only that, a common fairy, in her role in Peter Pan. However, her character was such a hit with fans that Tinkerbell ended up being the unofficial mascot of Walt Disney and even had her own film series. Tinkerbell had become so popular, in fact, that Hollywood star Julia Roberts played the character in Steven Spielberg’s version of the Peter Pan story called Hook.

But we all know Tinkerbell from watching the movies. This includes the original Disney film made in 1953 and other renditions of the franchise. Her adventures with Peter and the Lost Boys facing Captain Hook and his band of rurally pirates are the memories we hold. These memories take us back to better days when we didn’t have the responsibilities that we carry today. Because of Tinkerbell’s popularity, it’s no surprise that so many tattoo enthusiasts, young and old, have the Tinkerbell tattoo on their bodies. Whether it is to remind us of the past, a love for fairies, or other reasons, we are going to delve into some of the meanings behind the Tinkerbell tattoo and what it might mean to the person wearing this little green fairy.

History of Tinkerbell

In the 1953 film by Walt Disney, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell was shown as a tiny blonde-haired woman dressed in all green and didn’t speak at all. All communication was interpreted by Peter while she made gestures that sounded like little bells when she moved.

Since that film, Tinkerbell has become one of the iconic Walt Disney images. Along with Jiminy Cricket and Mickey Mouse, there isn’t another Disney character that is more recognized. You might recognize her from most of the opening scenes of any Disney movie. Tinkerbell flies in and spreads her fair dust on the screen and maybe tapping one of the tall castles with her wand.