A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Adee family of France.
Reg. 7676 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
rabbitOne who lives peaceably and well
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. à quatre otelles d'arg. (Comminges); aux 2 et 3 d'arg. au lion de gu. (Armagnac). Sur le tout de gu. à quatre lapins d'arg., 2 et 2 (Aydie).”
Francec. 1595
Where the Adee Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Adee arms are recorded
The Adee arms were recorded in France, c. 1595.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Henry IV of France
Sovereign of the period
Henry IV of France
1589–1610
Reigning in France when the Adee arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Adee Family in France
The family name Adee carries a history rooted in the coastal region of Bretagne, France, where members of the family were documented as early as 1595. During this period, the name was likely associated with the local linguistic traditions of the area, potentially evolving from regional variations of personal names common in northwestern France. Families living in Bretagne at the turn of the seventeenth century often navigated a complex social landscape defined by maritime trade and agricultural life. As the family established their presence in the region, they became part of the local fabric of society, likely contributing to the economic and community development of their specific parish. Over time, the name persisted through generations, reflecting the resilience of families who maintained their identity amidst the shifting political and cultural borders of early modern Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Adam
Derived from the Hebrew word for earth or red clay.
This name
AdeeA diminutive or variant form indicating a descendant of the first man.
also spelled
Aydy
Adee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B: Cours et juridictions
Archives départementales du Finistère, Série E: Familles et seigneuries
Galllouédec, Louis, La Bretagne, 1917
Le Moyne de La Borderie, Arthur, Histoire de Bretagne, 1896
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rabbitOne who lives peaceably and well
lionCourage, strength and royalty
rabbitOne who lives peaceably and well
lionCourage, strength and royalty
