A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aldis family of Scotland.
Reg. 8584 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. three hearts conjoined in triangle by the points gu. in base a mullet sa. on a chief az. a saltier of the first, surmounted of a deer's head cabossed and counterchanged”
Scotlandc. 1826
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Map of Scotland showing where the Aldis arms are recorded
The Aldis arms were recorded in Scotland, c. 1826.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh was the seat of Scotland's government, its courts and its heralds. Families with business there settled nearby, and being close to where arms were recorded is exactly why so many of them appear.
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 Scotland in this period.
George IV of the United Kingdom
Sovereign of the period
George IV of the United Kingdom
1820–1830
Reigning in Scotland when the Aldis arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Scotland
Scottish heraldry is unique because it treats a coat of arms as a piece of personal property protected by law. Only one person can own a specific design at any given time. When a family grows, the head keeps the original shield while other relatives must apply for their own distinct version with slight changes to prove their specific identity.
Granting authority
The Court of the Lord Lyon acts as the official body that regulates and controls all heraldic matters throughout Scotland.
How they got arms
Individuals obtain a legal right to their arms through a formal petition process that confirms their identity and family connection.
Where arms were recorded
All valid coats of arms are officially entered into the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings starting from 1672.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Scotland.
Origin & History of the Aldis Family in Scotland
The surname Aldis is rooted in ancient Germanic origins, evolving from the Old English name Ealdgyth, which combines the elements for old and battle. While the name has deep roots in England, particularly in the eastern counties, historical records confirm that members of the Aldis family were established in Edinburgh by 1826. During this period, Edinburgh was a bustling center of the Scottish Enlightenment and rapid urban growth, attracting skilled professionals and tradespeople from across the British Isles. Families like the Aldises often moved to cities like Edinburgh to participate in the expanding legal, medical, and mercantile sectors that defined the city in the early nineteenth century. By settling in Scotland’s capital, these early family members integrated into a society that valued education and industrial progress, marking the beginning of the family’s documented presence in the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aldgyth
Old English elements meaning old or ancient and battle or war.
This name
AldisDerived from an Old English personal name meaning old battle or ancient war.
also spelled
Auldisse
Aldis
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1997
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
National Records of Scotland, Old Parish Registers of Births and Baptisms, OPR 685/1
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
