A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bade family of England.
Reg. 2977 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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. six fleurs-de-lis in saltire az”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bade Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bade arms are recorded
The Bade arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Bade arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Bade Family in England
The family name Bade has deep roots that trace back to the medieval period in Northern Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a shortened form of ancient Germanic personal names. By the early 17th century, the family had established a presence in the historic city of York, England, as evidenced by records dating to 1620. During this era, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families living there were often involved in the skilled crafts or merchant guilds that defined the city’s economy. The name itself is thought to be linked to the Old English or Old German words for a messenger or a person of bold character. As the family settled into the social fabric of York, they became part of a long tradition of urban life that helped shape the development of Northern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bada
An Old English personal name derived from the verb to bid.
This name
BadeA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Bada or a nickname for a messenger.
also spelled
Badd
Baed
Related arms
Baddvariant spelling
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, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
