All 40+ of Harry Styles' Tattoos and Their Meanings

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"A" and "G" on His Shoulders

These tats on his shoulders happen to be the initials of his mom Anne and sister Gemma.

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"Olivia" Smack in the Middle of His Thigh

If you zoom in on H's visible leg here, you'll notice he has "Olivia" tattooed in a pretty curly font. This could be an ode to the One Direction song of the same name (okay, taste), but fans have speculated the tat on Harry's thigh was actually inked in ex Olivia Wilde's honor while they were still together. Perhaps we'll see another cover-up in the near future? 😬

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"Careless Whisper" on His Ankles and "Big" on His Big Toe

Harry seemingly has a tribute to George Michael tattooed on his ankles. As for his toe tat, Harry spilled that he has a few "stupid" tattoos—including the word "big" on his big toe—on The Late Late Show With James Corden in 2015.

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"Brasil!" on His Hip

It's not pictured here, but Harry revealed the ink during a May 2014 performance in Rio de Janeiro.

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The “A” in the Crook of His Arm

Apparently, it’s a shout-out to his mom, Anne Twist. Yep, Harry is a mama’s boy.

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“Can I Stay”

Otherwise known as the words that’ll come out of my mouth if I ever find myself alone in a room with Harry Styles.

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This Cute Cookie and Star

You’re currently getting an up-close-and-personal look at the upper underside of Harry’s arm. Here, you’ll find a star, which was actually his first-ever tat. Some fans think is a shout-out to One Direction due to the five points. And see that little kinda-acorn-looking thing next to it? That’s actually an “iced gem” cookie in honor of Harry’s sister, Gemma.

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This Casual “G”

Why, yes, that is the Green Bay Packers logo! And why, yes, Harry did get it after losing a bet.

(P.S. He also has the words “don’t stop ’til we surrender” tattooed on his arm, but it’s almost entirely faded at this point—much like any hope of 1D reuniting.)

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"Won't Stop 'Till We Surrender" Under the Packers Logo

This ink was already pretty faded in this pic from 2014, so it's probably entirely gone at this point.

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“Gemma” in Hebrew

How many tattoos does your brother have dedicated to you? Oh, wait, none. Thanks for nothing, Cody*!

*Seemed like a good imaginary-brother name, IDK.

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“Hi”

No idea why Harry has this tattoo, but I can only assume he’s desperately trying to say hi to me, personally.

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These Kinda Scary Nails

These nails mysteriously showed up in 2013 with zero explanation and have been lurking ominously next to Harry’s armpit ever since.

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This Very Blurry Thigh Tat

You may have noticed a giant blob in this picture of Harry wearing a tutu. Turns out, it’s a tiger’s face. In case it’s been bothering you!!!

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“17Black”

This is 007’s lucky bet when he’s gambling, and speaking of, am I alone in thinking Harry would be a good James Bond? Just putting it out there in case the universe wants us to manifest it.

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“1957”

Hello and welcome to the year Harry’s dad was born, forever etched on his right shoulder!

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“1967”

Hello and welcome to the year Harry’s mom was born, forever etched on his left shoulder!

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This Anchor

So Harry used to have a tattoo here that said “I can’t change,” but apparently, he can change because dude got it covered with a giant anchor .

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“You Booze You Lose”

Agree, unless it’s spiked hot chocolate, in which case you are clearly winning.

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This Pink Floyd Tat

Pretty sure my dad has this too, so moving on.

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This Massive Butterfly

No idea what’s up with this resplendent insect, but I’m here for it. And while we’re at it, Harry also has two fern leaves inked on his lower abdomen. Tragically, this picture isn’t, um, cropped low enough.

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