Cover-up
Cover-Up Name Tattoo Ideas — Try On & Print a Stencil
Name tattoos are among the most common cover-ups. Thin lettering is often easier to hide than solid shapes — vines, feathers, banners and flowers can run along the line of the old name.
Start from an idea
horizontal vine of dark leaves and roses, cover-up for a nameGenerate designs →feather with dense dark barbs, horizontalGenerate designs →banner with ornamental scrollworkGenerate designs →branch with birds silhouette, horizontalGenerate designs →
Designs are generated as original references for your artist.
Placement & size
| Placement | Typical width |
|---|---|
| Inner wrist | 6–9 cm |
| Forearm | 10–15 cm |
| Chest | 12–20 cm |
Stencil tip: Match the long axis of the new design to the old name so the darkest parts sit over the letters.
Try a cover-up name design on meFAQ
What design covers a name best?+
Horizontal designs with dense areas — vines, feathers, branches — follow the shape of a word.
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Reference designs only. A licensed tattoo artist must review, adapt and apply. We block celebrity likenesses and copyrighted characters.