A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Amédée family of France.
Reg. 6543 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à la fleur-de-lis d'arg., cant. de quatre croiss. du même.”
ProvenceProvence, c. 1663
Where the Amédée Arms Were Recorded
Provence
Map of France showing where the Amédée arms are recorded
The Amédée arms were recorded in Provence, c. 1663.
Provence was old country, with towns dating to the Romans and families who traced their land back nearly as far. Its gentry were many and long-settled, and long settlement is what fills a register.
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.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Amédée 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 Provence.
Origin & History of the Amédée Family in France
The surname Amédée originates from the Latin name Amadeus, which translates to one who loves God. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family was well-established in the Provence region of France. During this era, Provence was a vibrant center of trade and agriculture, and families living there were often deeply connected to the local parish communities. Records from 1663 confirm that members of the Amédée family were active participants in the social and economic life of their villages. Because surnames were often passed down through oral tradition before becoming standardized in official documents, the name likely evolved from a given name used by a prominent ancestor. The family members in Provence were part of a long tradition of regional identity that defined life in southern France for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Amatus
Latin word meaning beloved or dear.
This name
AmédéeDerived from the Latin term for one who is loved by God.
also spelled
Amedey
Ameday
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Boyer, Jean. La vie quotidienne en Provence au XVIIe siècle. 1972
Archives départementales des Bouches-du-Rhône, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
