David Beckham's Tattoos and Their Meaning
David Beckham's Tattoo Collection Is a Love Letter to His Family
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Located on the left side of Beckham's neck is the name of his daughter, "Harper," in cursive handwriting.
To mark his daughter's fourth birthday in 2015, Beckham added another script tattoo reading "Pretty Lady" with a tiny heart on the side of his neck, directly above the "Harper" piece.
He later added a beautiful rose illustration on his neck above the "Pretty Lady" ink.
The word "Buster" with a tiny heart is tattooed on the right side of Beckham's neck, which is a sweet nickname he has for his eldest son, Brooklyn. "I've always called Brooklyn (Buster) since the day he was born… Love you Bust," read the caption of his 2015 Instagram post, where he showed off his latest tribute.
On the nape of his neck, Beckham has a Gothic-style cross tattoo with two angel wings on either side of it.
A flock of birds in flight is situated on the left side of Beckham's neck, extending up behind his ear. Though the exact significance of the design is unknown, a flying bird represents freedom and peace.
The phrase "I Love You" is inked on the left neck that continues up to his nape. It's possibly another sentimental piece of ink dedicated to his family.
The word "Dadda" is tattooed in cursive handwriting on the right side of his neck. It's likely a nod to his kids.
"Do It Afraid" is another motivational phrase that can be seen on the right side of Beckham's neck.
In 2016, the tattoo artist Mahoney helped create the dark horse ink on Beckham's neck, though its significance to the football star is unknown.