65 Cool Born This Way Tattoo Ideas

Superstar songstress Lady Gaga (Steffani Germanotta) has always been unapologetic about being herself. Gaga has a legion of fans – her little Monsters – who love her for this inclusive attitude of free expression.

Many from Lady Gaga’s fanbase are part of the LGBTQI community, with her songs, social media, and attitude resonating strongly. Born This Way tattoo designs are one example of her impact on everyday lives.

Perhaps Lady Gaga’s most famous piece of body art, she sports a leg tattoo featuring a white unicorn’s head with a flowing blue and purple mane and a banner wrapped around the unicorn’s horn that says, “Born This Way.“

There are many other unicorn tattoos devoted to both Gaga and this simple message, while others echo album art and other aspects of the pop superstar’s message of diversity and inclusivity.

Read on for the top 65 best Born This Way tattoo design ideas and tribute body art.

1. Arm Tattoo Designs

Tattoo of a silhouette filled with colorful flowers under text "Born This Way" on an arm — Source: @george_vincent_tattoo via Instagram

Tattoo featuring an inspirational quote, infinity music symbol, 'Born This Way' ribbon, unicorn, and various symbolic designs — Source: @angela.tattoos via Instagram

Tattoo of Lady Gaga's portrait with a golden star eye detail and 'Born This Way' text in bold orange and black graffiti style — Source: @cpr_tattoo via Instagram

Tattoo of a hand with lace and beads on an arm with the text "BORN THIS WAY" and "SSDGM" — Source: @kahejoart via Instagram

Arm tattoo with the words "Born This Way" and "Lady Gaga" in bold script — Source: @pppguop via Instagram

Colorful tattoo featuring Lady Gaga's portrait with vibrant hair, bold eyeliner, 'Born This Way' text, and a detailed butterfly design — Source: @scottbtattoo via Instagram

Minimalist tattoo on upper arm with 'Born This Way' text in bold, edgy lettering — Source: @ulisesanibal7 via Instagram

2. Lady Gaga Themed Tattoos

Tattoo of a hand holding a dagger with text "Born This Way" and "Artpop" on an upper back — Source: @cheesecake_tattoo via Instagram

Simple 'Born This Way' tattoo in bold, handwritten-style font on the upper back — Source: @karnausenko via Instagram

Tattoo of a whale on a shoulder with a banner reading "Born This Way" wrapped around it — Source: @seashell_aphrodite via Instagram

A tattoo of a unicorn with pink mane and a ribbon reading "Born This Way" on a shoulder — Source: @venus_the_weenus via Instagram

3. Heavy Black Ink Body Art

Tattoo of a skeleton girl with pink hair, text "Born This Way," and heart details on an arm — Source: @trishtattoo via Instagram

Forearm tattoo featuring 'Born This Way' text in bold lettering with a black star design beneath it — Source: @19_tommi_93 via Instagram

Black and white tattoo on an arm reading "BORN THIS WAY" with a star design — Source: @19_tommi_93 via Instagram

Tattoo on arm reading "Born This Way" in bold script font — Source: @christinaprimeautattoos via Instagram

Black and white tattoo of Lady Gaga in a suit with the words "Born This Way" nearby — Source: @demoljj via Instagram

Close-up of a tattoo on an arm with an arrow and the text "Born This Way" in stylized lettering — Source: @jenraefrances via Instagram
Source: @goodbeard_art via Instagram

A black and white tattoo on an ankle that reads "Born this way" — Source: @makeup_beauty_emma via Instagram

Collage of a foot with a tattoo reading "Born this way" on the ankle — Source: @mrs.moekristiansen via Instagram

4. Chest Tattoos

Close-up of a tattoo on skin reading "BORN THIS WAY" in bold, black script — Source: @angel.drag via Instagram

A tattoo in black script reads "Born This Way" on a person's upper chest — Source: @richieboy_86 via Instagram

Man's shoulder with a "Born This Way" tattoo — Source: @este.jot via Instagram

Chest tattoo with the text "Born This Way" and heartbeats — Source: @oldieramirez via Instagram

5. Handwriting Ink

Tattoo on an arm reading "Born This Way" in stylized black lettering — Source: @florarte_tattoo via Instagram

Hand tattoo with 'Born This Way' in elegant script and decorative symbol — Source: @heyjoannelg6 via Instagram

Forearm tattoo reading "Born This Way" in cursive script — Source: @lucrezia_gazzoli via Instagram

Tattoo on an arm reads "Born this way" in cursive script — Source: @moxiedolle via Instagram

Tattoo on the side of a torso reads "Born This Way" with a rainbow flag equal sign below — Source: @azune via Instagram

6. Simple Tattoo Designs

Arm with various tattoos including a diamond, star, safety pins, and "Born This Way" text — Source: @kae_low_hightimes via Instagram

Close-up of a tattoo on skin reading "Born This Way" in black script — Source: @beck_birdy via Instagram

Tattoo on an arm reading "BORN THIS WAY" in bold, jagged letters — Source: @raphy.brito via Instagram

Heart-shaped tattoo on a leg with the words "Born This Way" — Source: @well_dgp via Instagram

Wrist tattoo reading "Born This Way" on an arm — Source: @zachbisson via Instagram

7. Thigh Tattoos

Tattoo of a unicorn with a banner on a person's leg, reading "Born This Way" — Source: @aphroditecyndi via Instagram

A unicorn tattoo with a "Born This Way" ribbon on a leg, and "1990" inked below — Source: @blackrosetattooth via Instagram

Tattoo of a blue unicorn with a banner reading "Born This Way" wrapped around its horn — Source: @cassidy_is_awesome via Instagram

Thigh tattoo featuring a blue-haired figure with a 'Born This Way' ribbon wrapped around, blending bold colors and artistic detail — Source: @monster4life98 via Instagram

Unicorn tattoo with a ribbon saying "Born This Way" on a thigh — Source: @sereia_chernoby via Instagram

Tattoo of an unicorn with a ribbon that says "Born This Way" on a person's skin — Source: @lyns_lar via Instagram

8. Unicorn Body Art

Colorful hand tattoo with a unicorn and the phrase "Born this way," framed in a pink decorative border — Source: @alextattoofun via Instagram
Source: @lacasa_mexicana via Instagram

Tattoo of a unicorn with pink and blue mane, and a banner reading "Born this way" — Source: @armadillotattoo09 via Instagram

Tattoo of a unicorn with flowing mane, surrounded by a 'Born This Way' ribbon, detailed in soft blue and grey tones — Source: @chrissgagaa via Instagram
Source: @crissbadguy.tattoo via Instagram

Tattoo of a unicorn with flowing mane, pierced by a sword wrapped with a ribbon saying "Born this way" — Source: @droptattoorj via Instagram

Tattoo of a unicorn head with blue mane, wrapped in a ribbon reading "Born This Way" — Source: @eastvanweartattooco via Instagram

Tattoo of a horse's head with a flowing mane and a ribbon saying "Born This Way" — Source: @factory_ink via Instagram

A colorful unicorn tattoo with the text "Born This Way" and floral accents — Source: @heatherlawtattooer via Instagram

Unicorn tattoo with scrolls reading "Born This Way" on an arm — Source: @its_tylerrrrrrrrrrrr via Instagram
Source: @jay_blackburn via Instagram

Thigh tattoo of a unicorn with a ribbon that reads "Born This Way" on a leg — Source: @nikibarai.tattoo via Instagram

Colorful unicorn tattoo with "Born This Way" banner on a thigh — Source: @okjeanbean via Instagram

Tattoo of a unicorn with blue mane and a ribbon saying "Born This Way" on a thigh — Source: @mr_lovemonsters via Instagram

9. Black and Gray Tattoos

Forearm tattoo of a rose and leaves, with musical notes and "Born this way" text above — Source: @jon_michael_1992 via Instagram

Black and white tattoo of a unicorn with a ribbon saying "Born This Way" on an arm — Source: @avemarix_tattoo via Instagram

Tattoo of a unicorn's head with a flowing mane and a banner that reads "Born This Way" — Source: @elena_puffo_brontolone via Instagram

Tattoo of a unicorn with a ribbon saying "Born This Way" on an arm — Source: @instakhaikhai via Instagram
Source: @jakediamond via Instagram

Tattoo of a unicorn head with flowing mane and banner reading "Born This Way" on an arm — Source: @raphy.brito via Instagram

A unicorn tattoo with a banner reading "Born This Way" wrapped around the horn — Source: @simply.lexiss via Instagram

Arm tattoo of a unicorn with a banner reading "BORN THIS WAY" wrapped around the horn — Source: @wolfbasher via Instagram

Minimalist tattoo with 'Born This Way' text in bold font above a detailed hand making a peace sign, placed on the forearm — Source: @cafox_ via Instagram

10. Color and Watercolor Ink

Unicorn tattoo with flowing purple mane and "Born This Way" banner, surrounded by stars — Source: @atomic_jellyfish via Instagram

Colored anchor tattoo with rope and "Born this way" text on skin — Source: @clauditattoo via Instagram

Tattoo of a unicorn with "Born this way" text, surrounded by roses and a crescent moon — Source: @mel_sixx via Instagram

Black and white tattoo sketch next to a colored DNA tattoo with "Born this way" text — Source: @pasctattoo via Instagram

Tattoo of a unicorn with blue mane and a ribbon that reads "Born This Way" on a forearm — Source: @tenocturno via Instagram

Tattoo of a unicorn head with a flowing mane and a ribbon that reads "Born This Way" on an arm — Source: @tenocturno via Instagram

Unicorn tattoo with a rainbow mane and a ribbon saying "Born This Way" on an arm — Source: @leonardo.rak via Instagram

Tattoo of a blue unicorn with a banner that reads "Born This Way" wrapped around its horn — Source: @nowodzek via Instagram

Colorful unicorn tattoo with "Born This Way" text, surrounded by pink flowers and leaves — Source: @wldmoonchld via Instagram
Source: @little_kawasakitattoos(artist) via Instagram

Colorful unicorn tattoo with "Born This Way" banner and flowers on thigh — Source: @bgarrett2 via Instagram

FAQs

What does a Born This Way tattoo symbolize?

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way tattoo is her way of honoring her legion of fans and commemorating her most famous album. For her fans, it’s a tribute to the songstress and being true to express yourself for who you are.

Born This Way is also a powerful message for the LGBTQI community and the idea that to be gay, queer or non- binary is more than okay, that it is your right to express yourself freely and proudly. Being born this way is nothing to be ashamed of but should be celebrated.

Where did Born This Way unicorn tattoos come from?

Gaga got her Born This Way tattoo unicorn tattoo before the single and albums were released in 2011. The design itself is a simple American traditional classic melding script and American traditional bold lines.

Since then the banner unicorn motif has become synonymous with Lady Gaga tattoo tribute art.

What are the most popular Lady Gaga inspired tattoos?

Most Lady Gaga tribute tattoos are reflections of her own extensive collection of body art. The most utilized motifs are:

The Born This Way album script
The Born This Way unicorn
The term Little Monsters that she uses to describe her fans, and she is Mother Monster
A clawed hand in lace, with sharp nails
Artpop, another one of Lady Gaga’s popular albums
David Bowie. Gaga has a brilliant David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust single needle tattoo idea etched by tattoo artist Mark Mahoney

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