50 Incredible Always Tattoo Ideas and Designs

The word “always” embodies the undying strength of love. The word has become one of tattoo’s most popular script tattoo concepts.

The following collection of Always tattoos explores the single word quote as a tattoo concept, and how it can be applied either alone or part of a wider body art image.

1. Patronus + Always Tattoo Ideas

Harry Potter-inspired tattoo of a cat silhouette with starry details and 'Always' in bold script on the wrist — Source: @tommytronic via Instagram

Harry Potter-themed tattoo with a blue stag Patronus, Deathly Hallows symbol, and 'Always' in gothic script, watercolor style — Source: @tattooimperiumroma via Instagram

Matching minimalist deer outline tattoos with 'Always' in cursive script on wrists, symbolizing eternal love and connection — Source: @ashdarbyshire via Instagram

2. Tattoo Ideas for the Back

Harry Potter-inspired back tattoo with the Deathly Hallows symbol, floral accents, and 'Always' in delicate cursive — Source: @omartstudio57 via Instagram

Elegant back tattoo featuring the Deathly Hallows symbol intertwined with a detailed rose and 'always' in cursive script — Source: @regnum_draconis_tattoo via Instagram

Minimalistic neck tattoo featuring the Deathly Hallows symbol and 'Always' in delicate cursive, inspired by Harry Potter. — Source: @tjasatattoo via Instagram

3. Tattoo Ideas for the Forearm

Harry Potter-inspired forearm tattoo with a wand emitting blue flames forming 'always,' symbolizing magic and eternal love — Source: @alayna.chloe.tattoo via Instagram

Elegant forearm tattoo with 'Always' in cursive and a subtle Deathly Hallows symbol, inspired by Harry Potter's timeless quote — Source: @kathi.n.bodyart via Instagram

Colorful infinity tattoo with flying birds and 'Always' in cursive, symbolizing eternal freedom and love — Source: @dineshkapoor_kdc via Instagram

Delicate forearm tattoo featuring 'always' in cursive with a blooming rose, symbolizing eternal love and growth — Source: @lizmcguire88 via Instagram

Harry Potter-inspired tattoo with an infinity wand design, 'Always,' and the Deathly Hallows symbol, symbolizing eternal magic — Source: @bellatattoosdundalk via Instagram

Harry Potter-themed forearm tattoo with the Deathly Hallows symbol, 'After all this time? Always,' and a detailed doe Patronus — Source: @btattoos_bjorn via Instagram

Tattoo on arm with the word "ALWAYS" in simple black font — Source: @kasiatattoos via Instagram

4. Couple (Matching) Tattoo Designs

Two people with matching "always" tattoos on their elbows — Source: @94.ink via Instagram

Two wrists with matching "always" tattoos and small heart symbols — Source: @cj.tattoo_artwork via Instagram

Elegant matching shoulder tattoos with 'Always' in cursive script, symbolizing an everlasting connection and love — Source: @cutynerd via Instagram

Vibrant matching forearm tattoos with 'Always' in cursive, Deathly Hallows symbols, and watercolor accents, inspired by Harry Potter — Source: @euthanasia.ink via Instagram

Two forearms, each with the word "always" tattooed in cursive script — Source: @inkery.de via Instagram

Matching tattoos on forearms with the word "always" and a heart symbol — Source: @ta2_cristancho via Instagram

Matching tattoos saying "always" with a red heart above two elbows — Source: @tabatattoo via Instagram

Two hands interlocked, each wrist with a tattoo of the word "always" in cursive — Source: @the_vaibhav_tattooist via Instagram

Two forearms with matching "always" tattoos and arrow designs — Source: @taniatattooo via Instagram

5. Tattoos in Cursive Script

A tattoo of the word "Always" on an inner upper arm — Source: @dinhotattoostudio via Instagram

A side view of a woman's waist with the word "always" tattooed on the skin — Source: @_nobitski_handpoke via Instagram

Minimalistic forearm tattoo with 'Always' in delicate cursive and a heart-shaped continuous line, symbolizing eternal love — Source: @christine_pang via Instagram

Harry Potter-inspired tattoo featuring the Deathly Hallows symbol and 'Always' in elegant cursive, symbolizing eternal love — Source: @jasonrovira via Instagram

Close-up of a small, cursive tattoo reading "always" on a skin — Source: @livefreetattoos via Instagram

Tattoo on an arm reads "always" with a small flower design — Source: @nestorlopezz_tatto via Instagram

Minimalist forearm tattoo with 'always' written vertically in delicate cursive, ending with a heart, symbolizing eternal love — Source: @poramoralarte_tattoo via Instagram

Minimalist tattoo with the word "always" in cursive on forearm — Source: @tattoosbynery via Instagram

6. Small Tattoo Ideas

Two ankles with matching "always" tattoos — Source: @banndi_tattoo via Instagram

Simple forearm tattoo featuring 'Always' in cursive with the Deathly Hallows symbol, inspired by Harry Potter's timeless quote. — Source: @bea.pumpkin.tattoo via Instagram

Small tattoo of the word "always" on skin — Source: @schmiwittchen81 via Instagram

A "always" script tattoo on the side torso — Source: @salguette.tattoo via Instagram

Tattoo of the word "always" on woman's side — Source: @c.knight_tattoo via Instagram

7. Watercolor Tattoo Ideas

Watercolor tattoo of the word "Always" in cursive, surrounded by splashes of blue and pink — Source: @rrtattoouk via Instagram

Harry Potter-themed tattoo with vibrant blue watercolor design featuring the Deathly Hallows, a stag, Snitch, and lightning bolt — Source: @arielfendertattoo via Instagram

Vertical tattoo with 'Always' in cursive, watercolor accents, and the Deathly Hallows symbol featuring a moon inside — Source: @colinnolantattoo via Instagram

Vibrant watercolor tattoo with 'Always,' Deathly Hallows symbol, flowers, and playful stick figures, symbolizing magic and love — Source: @mariateresa_stella via Instagram

Harry Potter-themed tattoo with 'Always,' the Deathly Hallows symbol, lightning bolt, and vibrant watercolor accents — Source: @marjandee via Instagram

Harry Potter-inspired tattoo with 'Always,' Deathly Hallows symbol, Elder Wand, and blue watercolor magic accents — Source: @tatianatatuadora via Instagram

8. Tattoo Designs for the Wrist

Tattoo of the word "Always" in cursive script on a wrist — Source: @abracadabratattoostudio via Instagram
Source: @eternalhopetattoo via Instagram

Minimalist wrist tattoo with 'Always' in cursive and the Deathly Hallows symbol, symbolizing eternal love and magic — Source: @canolotattoo via Instagram

A tattoo of the word "always" on a wrist — Source: @gonza21_8 via Instagram

A wrist tattoo reads "always" in elegant cursive script — Source: @suzylutattoos via Instagram

Tattoo of sunflowers and daisies with cursive text "Always" on a forearm — Source: @tattoowizgo via Instagram

Always Tattoos and Harry Potter

“Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears.
“After all this time?”
“Always,” said Snape.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

In the final book of the Harry Potter series, it takes te single word “Always” to change Snape from being one of the least popular characters and major antagonists, to it’s most misunderstood and sympathetic figure.

Despite his constant antagonism towards Harry Potter, Snape’s unrequited love for his mother Lily drove him to give the ultimate sacrifice: his life, in order to save Harry’s.

Always tattoos reference love as a complete and fully fleshed emotion. For lovers contemplating a matching tattoo, or those memorializing a loved one, it’s a beautiful fit.

FAQs

What does an Always tattoo symbolize?

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Snape used the word “Always” to describe how he has always loved Harry’s mother Lily, since the time they met as small children before going to Hogwarts.

It was a painful, unrequited love, but so powerful as Snape gave his life to protect Harry.

Why do Always tattoos often feature a deer in them?

In the wizarding world of Harry Potter, the Patronus charm is a personal spell of protection to ward off evil.

Lily Potter’s Patronus was a deer, and when she died Snape took on her Patronus. At one stage Snape saved Harry in the Forbidden Forest by using the Patronus.

What are some simple small Harry Potter tattoo ideas?

Always, is a short, small, and simple, Harry Potter tattoo. Other very small ink designs that work in a similar fashion include:

Harry’s glasses
The Deathly Hallows
The lightning scar
The Sorting Hat
A wand
A broomstick
Spells words such as Expelliarmus, Riddikulus, and Expecto Patronum

What does a Deathly Hallows tattoo symbolize?

The Deathly Hallows symbol is a circle, line, and triangle combined to represent the three Deathly Hallows:

The circle is the Resurrection Stone
The line is the Elder Wand
The triangle is the Cloak of Invisibility.

Anyone possessing all three of the artifacts will be the Master of Death.

What are some other popular Harry Potter tattoo themes?

Harry, Ron, and Hermione are popular themes for Harry Potter tattoos, as are Dumbledore, Snape, and Dobby the Elf.

The Hogwarts houses – Slytherin, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff – also provide plenty of tattoo inspiration.

For Dark Arts ink, the Death Eater symbol, the Elder Wand, Dementors, and Voldemort are all popular tattoo designs.