Celtic butterfly tattoos usually contain intricate knotwork, endless loops and bright colors. Over the past 10 years this tattoo has been gaining massive popularity due to it’s complex and aesthetic success. With endless loops and no beginning or end point, the historical Celtic design joined with a beautiful butterfly has made this combination one of the more popular tattoos today.

A beautiful bright purple Celtic Butterfly Tattoo, with cleanly woven spirals.
As a first tattoo, Celtic butterfly tattoos are a very common first choice for women ages 18-35. Many women when choosing a butterfly tattoo think of the many different ways to make their tattoo more unique than the next. With good spirals and intricate knotwork, a tattooist can create just the perfect Celtic butterfly tattoo for you.

The best placement for the Celtic butterfly tattoo is the same as with any other butterfly tattoo, with the lower back being the most popular.
- Lower Back (Currently the most popular placement for the tattoo)
- Upper Back/Shoulders
- Arm
The one common theme in all Celtic butterfly tattoos are the circle patterns within the wings. Because of the butterflies large wings, the circular Celtic loops fill the wings beautifully. Below are a few examples of the Celtic butterfly tattoo.