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Next Luxury • Tattoo Ideas • 55 Norse Wolf Tattoo Ideas

55 Norse Wolf Tattoo Ideas

55 Norse Wolf Tattoo Ideas

  • by — Jono Elderton
  • Published on October 12, 2020

  • Updated on October 2, 2023

Animal Tattoos Viking Tattoos Wolf Tattoos

The Vikings had a great respect for the wolves of the forest, with many involved in traditional folklore and tales as violent but strong characters with great ties to the warrior ideals of family, strength, and courage. 

The most famous of Norse wolves is Fenrir, a tremendous subject for a variety of Norse wolf tattoo designs. 

The following gallery is a brilliant collection of Norse wolf tattoos which tie symbolism and art together into 55 worthy designs that can provide a useful stepping-stone for your next tattoo. 

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1. Valknut Norse Wolf Tattoo Ideas

blackwork Norse Wolf Tattoos vitorfernandoof
Source: @vitorfernandoof via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos slavic_tattoo
Source: @slavic_tattoo via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos iversonfranklin
Source: @iversonfranklin via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos pagantattoo
Source: @pagantattoo via Instagram
Source: @marcy_nielsen via Instagram
Source: Marcy Nielsen Tattooing

2. Norse Wolf and Vegvisr Tattoo Ideas

forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos tattoo_yumi
Source: @tattoo_yumi via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos woodland_realm_tattoos
Source: @woodland_realm_tattoos via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos lupptattoo
Source: @lupptattoo via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos ross.hellberg
Source: @ross.hellberg via Instagram

3. Traditional Norse Wolf Tattoos

forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos prioink
Source: @prioink via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos inkgod_thor
Source: @inkgod_thor via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos alessio_salafia
Source: @alessio_salafia via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos kukukobain
Source: @kukukobain via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos antipenk8
Source: @antipenk8 via Instagram
 
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos vanvidd666
Source: @vanvidd666 via Instagram

4. Upper Arm Fenrir Wolf Tattoo Ideas

arm Norse Wolf Tattoos fullofpaintattoo
Source: @fullofpaintattoo via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos havanastreettattooshop
Source: @havanastreettattooshop via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos hompart
Source: @hompart via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos juanmosqueratattoo
Source: @juanmosqueratattoo via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos sado_tt
Source: @sado_tt via Instagram

5. Norse Wolf Tattoos for the Forearm

forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos blackbattatts
Source: @blackbattatts via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos erickoliveira.tattoo
Source: @erickoliveira.tattoo via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos filipsuruda
Source: @filipsuruda via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos gargula_tattoo
Source: @gargula_tattoo via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos inkantations292
Source: @inkantations292 via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos inkspiredcreations
Source: @inkspiredcreations via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos lillamystyletattoo
Source: @lillamystyletattoo via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos morrisguth
Source: @morrisguth via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos psycoart_tattoo
Source: @psycoart_tattoo via Instagram

6. Heavy Black Ink

arm Norse Wolf Tattoos unclepureevil
Source: @unclepureevil via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos njg_tattoo
Source: @njg_tattoo via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos nillsonmonteiro_tattoo
Source: @nillsonmonteiro_tattoo via Instagram
blackwork Norse Wolf Tattoos dareoseas
Source: @dareoseas via Instagram
blackwork Norse Wolf Tattoos tombrownstattoos
Source: @tombrownstattoos via Instagram

7. Dotwork and Technical Norse Wolf Tattoos

dotwork Norse Wolf Tattoos dysfunctionaltaz
Source: @dysfunctionaltaz via Instagram
dotwork Norse Wolf Tattoos makarrao_mkr
Source: @makarrao_mkr via Instagram
dotwork Norse Wolf Tattoos orest_ink
Source: @orest_ink via Instagram
dotwork Norse Wolf Tattoos pulp_fiction_ram
Source: @pulp_fiction_ram via Instagram
dotwork Norse Wolf Tattoos serpentinetattoomachine
Source: @serpentinetattoomachine via Instagram

8. Neck and Shoulder Norse Wolf Tattoo Ideas

dotwork Norse Wolf Tattoos totem.tattoo.studio
Source: @totem.tattoo.studio via Instagram
shoulder Norse Wolf Tattoos liquoricetattoo
Source: @liquoricetattoo via Instagram
shoulder Norse Wolf Tattoos willisjosh
Source: @willisjosh via Instagram
shoulder Norse Wolf Tattoos niknatas
Source: @niknatas via Instagram

9. Norse Wolf Tattoos for the Leg

leg thigh Norse Wolf Tattoos count.chuckula
Source: @count.chuckula via Instagram
leg thigh Norse Wolf Tattoos nickybrennan67
Source: @nickybrennan67 via Instagram
leg thigh Norse Wolf Tattoos nikos.marantidis
Source: @nikos.marantidis via Instagram
leg thigh Norse Wolf Tattoos sketit_tattoos
Source: @sketit_tattoos via Instagram

10. Color Nordic Wolf Tattoos

arm Norse Wolf Tattoos nico_duff
Source: @nico_duff via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos camilorosastattoo
Source: @camilorosastattoo via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos andresimpson999
Source: @andresimpson999 via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos egor_singaevskii
Source: @egor_singaevskii via Instagram

11. Realistic Norse Wolf and Fenrir Tattoos

arm Norse Wolf Tattoos dani.tez
Source: @dani.tez via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos jawor66688
Source: @jawor66688 via Instagram
arm Norse Wolf Tattoos mrdist
Source: @mrdist via Instagram
forearm Norse Wolf Tattoos gvozdikovtattoo
Source: @gvozdikovtattoo via Instagram
blackwork Norse Wolf Tattoos bryanmayers
Source: @bryanmayers via Instagram

The Giant Wolf Fenrir

Fenrir was the son of the trickster Loki and Giantess Angrboda, the giant wolf chained by the Aesir but fated to break free for Ragnarok and devour Odin.  

According to writer Daniel McCoy, “Perhaps the Vikings thought that it is ultimately Fenrir who, in addition to killing Odin and destroying much of the world, will eat the sun and the moon during Ragnarok.” 

McCoy also believes that many other mythological wolves such as Garm and Skoll were different reflections of the Fenrir legend. 

Many Viking tattoo depictions of Fenrir include realistic or Norse traditional breaking free from his chains to wreak havoc.

Other wolf tattoo art includes the use of common sigils such as runes, the Valknut (three triangles) or Vegvisr (the Viking compass). 

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Norse Wolf Tattoo FAQs

What did the giant wolf Fenrir symbolize in Norse Mythology? 

The wolf most associated with Norse tattoo comes via the giant wolf Fenrir. 

Dictionary.com defines Fenrir as: “a wolflike monster, a son of Loki and Angerboda, chained by Gleipnir but destined to be released at Ragnarok to eat Odin and to be killed by Vidar.” 

Most realism style interpretations of Norse wolf tattoos feature Fenrir, snarling and violent, either chained or breaking free from his shackles. 

What does a common wolf tattoo symbolize? 

A wolf tattoo is a great way to display strength, familial loyalty and devotion. The wolf is a pack animal. For every lone wolf on the prowl, there are ten more who work within their family unit. 

Wolves are fierce, naturally loyal creatures that hunt together and rely on each other for survival. They have a clearly defined family structure with clearly articulated roles and responsibilities. 

Some people get their family wolf pack tattoo, a single wolf paw tattoo, or protective image of the snarling, angry wolf. 

What is the Meaning of a Vegvisir (Viking Compass) tattoo?  

Combining the Old Norse words vegur (way or road) and visir (pointer), the literal meaning of Vegvisir is to point the way. According to the Huld Manuscript – an Icelandic collection compiled in 1880 – the symbol was quite powerful.

If carried, the Vegvisir would keep a person on track through storms and all types of bad weather, even if they didn’t know where they were going. 

What does the valknut tattoo mean?  

The valknut is three interconnected triangles, whose name was coined by the Old Norse words valr, meaning ‘slain warriors’, and knut, meaning ‘knot’. The exact meaning behind the symbol is unknown but has had several explanations supposed by Norse Mythology scholars. 

It is mainly believed to have been used by Germanic Pagans, as it appears on many objects during the 8th and 9th century, the time of their existence. It is also supposed to represent the power of Odin, who had the ability to ‘bind and unbind’ a person’s mind during battle. 

Because the symbol often appears on burial gifts during these time periods, it is assumed that it is associated with death and the afterlife. 

What does a howling wolf tattoo mean? 

An alpha wolf is known for howling at the moon to communicate with other wolves. A howling wolf tattoo represents strength, free spiritedness, and a connection to being wild, free, and unfettered.  

Some individuals can feel like a rebellious lone wolf in society. The concept of being free and wild is quite liberating. A wolf is truly one with nature, roaming the wilderness with the ability to protect itself and survive on its own.  

Some interpret this as protecting a secret or carrying a burden. 

Jono Elderton

Writer

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

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