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There's two ways to look at tattoos for a family member. Well, two common ones.
One is that names are a very direct reminder, and thus make it a very visceral connection.
The other is that, as art, names don't hold up well, so something symbolic is both prettier and carry meaning beyond what a name can.
Now, I don't personally think that tattoos need to be art. They're a very personal thing, and just getting them for other people to see defeats part of what I love about them (despite only having ever gotten two out of my entire plan).
A person's name in a place like you're thinking is wonderful. Subtle, personal, close to the heart, so you can't go wrong.
However, if you wanted something fancier, that's not too difficult to brainstorm. I'd look at stuff that reminds you of him as the first place to think about. Like, maybe a flower that reminds you of him, or a favorite toy he had/has as a baby out toddler.
But there's really no limit to options.