Ellie Goulding Tattoos and Their Meanings

Ellie Goulding's ink spans at least seven documented pieces — from a nostalgic red triangle wrist to Dr. Woo lotus and galaxy ribcage work. Our guide maps each mark with sourced tiers and unconfirmed fan readings flagged plainly for readers.

Red Triangle Wrist Tattoo

Goulding debuted a red triangle outline on her right wrist in October 2012. She told GQ it is personal and nostalgic — she drew triangles as a child, a habit in her Wish I Stayed lyric — tier-one confirmation fans still decode today.

Tibetan Mantra Wrist

Red script reading Om mani padme hum sits on Goulding's left wrist from November 2013. Steal Her Style documented the Dr. Woo session with widely reported jewel-in-the-lotus Buddhist symbolism following her breakup era.

Dr. Woo Lotus Session

Dr. Woo inked Goulding's fine-line lotus on her right ribcage in April 2014 after Coachella at Shamrock Social Club. She captioned the reveal with a tier-one truth quote documented by Glamour and Steal Her Style at reveal time.

Skull Knuckle Match

Goulding and Dougie Poynter got matching skull and crossbones knuckle tattoos in March 2015 per Steal Her Style. His design is upside down compared to hers — the only documented matching ink in credible sources cited here.

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