A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baude family of England.
Reg. 2445 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Or, a lion ramp. gu. charged with three chev. ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Baude Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Baude arms are recorded
The Baude 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 Baude 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 Baude Family in England
The family name Baude has roots that stretch back to medieval Europe, where it functioned as a nickname derived from the Old French word "baude," meaning bold or joyful. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established a presence in the historic city of York, England. Records from 1620 confirm that individuals bearing this name were living and working within the city walls during a time of significant transition in English society. As residents of York, these early family members likely participated in the local trade and civic life that defined the city during the reign of King James I. Their presence in such a prominent northern hub suggests they were part of the growing merchant or artisan classes who helped shape the urban landscape of the era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bald
A Germanic element meaning bold or brave.
This name
BaudeA nickname for a courageous or daring individual.
also spelled
Baudde
Baudd
Baudee
Bod
Bawde
Related arms
Baudvariant spelling
Bawdvariant spelling
Bawdevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
