A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baldini family of Italy.
Reg. 5287 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 d'or à l'aigle de sa., cour. du champ; au 2 d'azur à la bande d'arg., ch. de trois tourt. de gu. et acc. de deux étoiles (8) d'arg.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
Where the Baldini Arms Were Recorded
Milan
Map of Italy showing where the Baldini arms are recorded
The Baldini arms were recorded in Milan, c. 1775.
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 Italy in this period.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Baldini arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Italy
In the Italian states, coats of arms were often used by noble families to show their status and history. These symbols were passed down through the generations to all legitimate male descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design but sometimes added small changes to distinguish their specific line from the main branch.
Granting authority
Various local rulers and city governments controlled the use of coats of arms across the different Italian states.
How they got arms
Families often assumed their own arms or received them as official grants from local lords, popes, or city councils.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in local city archives or private family books rather than in one single national register.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Italy.
Origin & History of the Baldini Family in Italy
The surname Baldini originates from the medieval Italian personal name Baldo, which itself is a shortened version of Germanic names like Baldovino. These names were rooted in the word "bald," meaning bold or brave, which was a common trait celebrated in early Italian society. By the time the family was firmly established in Milan in 1775, the name had evolved from a simple given name into a hereditary surname passed down through generations. During the late 18th century, families in Milan often held roles in the city's growing administrative and merchant classes. As the Baldini name spread throughout the Lombardy region, it became synonymous with the local identity of northern Italy, reflecting a long history of families who lived and worked within the bustling urban centers of the Italian peninsula.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bald
Derived from the Germanic element meaning bold, brave, or daring.
This name
BaldiniA patronymic form indicating a descendant of someone who is bold or courageous.
also spelled
Baldin
Baldinie
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Fucilla, Joseph G. Our Italian Surnames. 1949
Archivio di Stato di Milano, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
