Getting a tattoo on the ankle has been a staple for bad girls and individualists for decades. Since the late '60s and '70s girls have been getting designs tattooed onto their ankles to show their independence and individuality. Since they have been around for so long, there is a wide variety of classic and more modern cute ankle tattoo designs for girls.

The area around the ankle may be small, but that doesn't mean that the tattooists' creativity is stifled and there are cute designs, from the bland to the outlandish, out there that any girl would love. Here are some cute ankle tattoo designs for girls for you to consider:

• Dolphins: Dolphins are Wondrous, fun, and playful. A dolphin tattoo on your ankle is cute and can seem a little magical, even.

• Tribal or henna designs: Tribal or henna designs can give your ankle an exotic look. There are nearly endless variations and types of tribal or henna tattoos you can get for your ankle that look both sexy and cute at the same time.

• Hearts: Pink, red, or black hearts tattooed on your ankle can reflect that you're a real party animal or a great lover. Hearts can be innocent or tempting, but either way, there is no denying that hearts are one of the cutest things you can get tattooed onto your body.

• Fairies: Every girl likes fairies, right? Fairies are magical nymphs that are so cute that they're hard to resist. A small mischievous fairy fluttering around on your ankle would be a good addition to any casual wardrobe.

• Butterflies: Butterflies are some of the most beautiful animals in the world. It's no surprise that they're one of, if not the, most popular cute ankle tattoo design for girls. There is no wrong way to go with a colorful butterfly popping to live on your ankle.

These are just a few cute ideas. It's hard to go wrong with a tattoo on your ankle unless it's something like a boyfriend's name. The ankle is small so there is not a lot of room to make a mistake on, and even if there is a small mistake it's hardly noticeable. Ankle tattoos can span from the cute to the classy, bizarre, or the beautiful. It's your style that dictates what you want your tattoo to look like.

If you're still at a loss for ideas on what to get, consider getting your zodiac sign tattooed onto your ankle or some kind of cute animal. Dolphins, hearts, and butterflies are cute, but they're also common. Switching it up a little bit never hurt anybody, and something original could start a new trend. A sea turtle or a dragonfly might be just the right animal to make your perfect cute ankle tattoo design a true original.