A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baudin family of France.
Reg. 8154 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au daim de gu., dans un bois terrassé de sin.; au chef du sec., ch. d'un croiss. d'or.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
Where the Baudin Arms Were Recorded
Paris
Map of France showing where the Baudin arms are recorded
The Baudin arms were recorded in Paris, c. 1663.
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 Baudin 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 France.
Origin & History of the Baudin Family in France
The name Baudin is rooted in the ancient Germanic personal name Baldwin, which translates to brave friend. Over many centuries, this name evolved through various regional dialects in France before settling into its current form. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Baudin family were well-established residents of Paris. During this period, the family was part of the vibrant urban life of the capital, likely participating in the skilled trades or administrative roles that defined the city’s middle class. As the family grew, they became deeply woven into the social fabric of the region, carrying their name forward through generations of Parisian history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baldwin
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bold or brave friend.
This name
BaudinA patronymic surname originating from the Germanic personal name meaning brave friend.
also spelled
Baudinn
Baudine
Baudyn
Bodan
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France. 1951
Morlet, Marie-Thérèse. Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille. 1991
Archives Nationales de France. Minutier central des notaires de Paris, Series ET/LXXVIII
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
