A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baudoin family of France.
Reg. 1226 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
columnFortitude and constancy
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“D'azur à une piramide d'arg., maçonnée de sa.; au chef d'or, ch. de trois croiss. adossés de gu.”
DauphineDauphine, c. 1663
Where the Baudoin Arms Were Recorded
Dauphine
Map of France showing where the Baudoin arms are recorded
The Baudoin arms were recorded in Dauphine, c. 1663.
Dauphine lay in the mountains of south-eastern France, a country of small estates and scattered valleys. Its gentry were many and mostly modest, and even a small landholding was enough to justify 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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Baudoin 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 Dauphine.
Origin & History of the Baudoin Family in France
The family name Baudoin originates from the ancient Germanic name Baldwin, which combines the words for "bold" and "friend." This name became popular across Europe during the Middle Ages, largely due to the fame of several kings and crusaders who bore it. By the middle of the seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the Dauphiné region of southeastern France. Records from 1663 confirm that members of the Baudoin family were living in this mountainous area, which was known for its distinct local customs and rugged landscape. During this period, families in the Dauphiné often worked in agriculture or local trades, contributing to the growth of the provincial economy. The persistence of the name in this region suggests that the family was well-integrated into the local community for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baldwin
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bold or brave friend.
This name
BaudoinA French surname originating from a Germanic personal name signifying a courageous protector or friend.
also spelled
Baudouin
Baudoyn
Bodan
Bodeen
Baldwin
Related arms
Andreæsimilar arms
Baudouinvariant spelling
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
Archives départementales de l'Isère, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil de la province du Dauphiné, 1663
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
columnFortitude and constancy
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
columnFortitude and constancy
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
