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Top 55 Best Norse Wolf Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

Top 55 Best Norse Wolf Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

  • Next Luxury / Tattoo Ideas
  • by — Jono Elderton

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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