Cursive Name Tattoo Generator
Compare a name in script fonts on skin tones, then download the stencil.
Type a name, a date or a short word and compare it in dozens of open-source cursive and script fonts on a skin-tone background. Adjust size, slant, spacing and outline, then download the version you like as a transparent PNG or vector SVG to show your tattoo artist.
Type some text to begin.
Printable Cursive Worksheet (PDF)
Four-line handwriting rows: ascender line, dashed midline, baseline and descender line. Your text is printed as a model row with light gray tracing rows.
Quick answer
A cursive name tattoo generator previews a name in many script fonts at once, on a skin-coloured background, so you can judge how the lettering will look before it is inked. Here you can compare fonts side by side, tweak slant and spacing, and download PNG or SVG files for free.
Key facts
- Price: free, no sign-up
- Fonts: open-source script, wedding, brush and gothic faces (SIL OFL or Apache 2.0)
- Backgrounds: transparent, white, and three skin tones
- Exports: transparent PNG and vector SVG per font
- Privacy: names are rendered locally and never uploaded
How it works
Type the name
Enter the exact spelling, including accents and capitals.
Compare scripts
Scroll the font cards and switch skin tone, slant and outline until one stands out.
Download
Save a transparent PNG or SVG of your favourite card to bring to the studio.
Choosing a cursive font for a name tattoo
Name tattoos are usually small, so the font has to survive both size and time. Monoline scripts such as Sacramento or Courgette keep an even stroke that stays readable at 2 to 3 cm. High-contrast copperplate styles such as Pinyon Script or Great Vibes look elegant but need more height, because their thin hairlines are the first thing to blur. Brush scripts add energy and work well for single words across the wrist or collarbone.
Read the name aloud from the card at arm's length. If any letter needs a second look, try another font or increase the size.
Placement, size and skin tone
The preview offers light, medium and deep skin-tone backgrounds so you can see how much contrast black or coloured ink will have. Longer names suit horizontal placements such as the forearm, collarbone or along the ribs; short names fit the wrist, ankle or behind the ear. Set the alignment and line height if you want a name above a date or two names stacked, then compare the cards again.
Remember that the screen is a guide, not a promise. Your artist will adapt the line weight to your skin and the chosen placement.
Getting a clean file to your artist
Each font card has its own PNG and SVG download. PNG keeps a transparent background that drops straight into a placement mockup; SVG keeps the outlines as vectors, so it can be resized for a thermal stencil printer without blurring. Turn on the outline option if you want a hollow version for tracing. Bring the plain spelling as well, especially for names with accents, apostrophes or uncommon letter combinations.
Frequently asked questions
Which cursive fonts are best for a small name tattoo?
Monoline scripts with open loops, such as Sacramento, Courgette or Dancing Script, stay legible at small sizes better than high-contrast copperplate fonts.
Can I see the name on my skin tone?
Yes. Choose light, medium or deep skin tone in the background menu to preview contrast.
Do accented names work?
Most fonts include common Latin accents such as é, ñ and ü. If a card shows a missing letter, pick a font with fuller character support.
Can I use the font for a tattoo legally?
Yes. All fonts here are licensed under the SIL Open Font License or Apache 2.0, which allow use in artwork including tattoos.
Find the script that fits the name
Compare fonts on skin, side by side, before you commit.
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