A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baudry family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5921 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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'azur à la bande de gu., ch. de trois étoiles d'or et acc. de deux mâcles du même.”
BrabantBrabant, c. 1737
Where the Baudry Arms Were Recorded
Brabant
Map of Belgium showing where the Baudry arms are recorded
The Baudry arms were recorded in Brabant, c. 1737.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Belgium when the Baudry arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Brabant.
Origin & History of the Baudry Family in Belgium
The family name Baudry traces its roots to the ancient Germanic name Baldric, which combines elements meaning bold and ruler. By the time the name became established in the region of Brabant during the early eighteenth century, it had evolved into a common surname across the Low Countries. Records confirm that members of the Baudry family were living in this area by 1737, where they likely worked as farmers or skilled tradespeople within the local village economy. During this period, the Duchy of Brabant was a center of trade and agriculture, and families like the Baudrys were often part of the growing population that helped sustain the region's markets. As the family settled into their community, they became part of the long history of Belgian families who helped shape the social and economic landscape of the province through their daily work and local connections.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. au baudrier d'arg.”
PoitouPoitou, c. 1663
Where the Baudry Arms Were Recorded
Poitou
Map of France showing where the Baudry arms are recorded
The Baudry arms were recorded in Poitou, c. 1663.
Poitou was western French farming country, divided among a large number of small landed families. Its gentry were numerous and modest, and even a small estate was enough to justify a shield.
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 Belgium when the Baudry 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 Poitou.
Origin & History of the Baudry Family in France
The surname Baudry finds its deep historical roots in the western regions of France, particularly within the province of Poitou. The name is derived from the ancient Germanic personal name Baldric, which combines elements meaning bold and ruler. By the time the family was firmly established in Poitou in 1663, the name had already been in use for several centuries as a way to identify families descended from early medieval landowners. During this period, the people of Poitou were known for their strong ties to the land and their involvement in the agricultural and social life of the French countryside. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of the region, participating in the parish life and community structures that defined rural French society during the seventeenth century. The persistence of the name in this specific area suggests that the Baudry family maintained a stable presence in their ancestral home for generations before their records became more prominent in official government documents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baldric
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bold and ruler.
This name
BaudryA surname of Germanic origin signifying a bold or courageous leader.
also spelled
Baudrie
Baudrye
Bodree
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief te België), Parochieregisters van de provincie Brabant
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief te België), Burgerlijke Stand van de provincie Brabant
Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 2003
Leys, O., De familienamen in de Zuidelijke Nederlanden, 1970
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
