A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Belletti family of Italy.
Reg. 8252 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'azur à une fleur-de-lis d'or; au 2 de gu. à une étoile (5) d'or.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Belletti Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Belletti arms are recorded
The Belletti arms were recorded in Bologne, 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 Belletti 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 Belletti Family in Italy
The Belletti family name traces its roots to the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, with significant historical ties to the city of Bologna. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents within the city walls. The name itself is derived from the Italian word "bello," which translates to beautiful or handsome. During the eighteenth century, families in Bologna often held roles in local trade, agriculture, or civic administration, contributing to the vibrant urban life of the Papal States. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, reflecting the typical development of surnames that evolved from descriptive nicknames into permanent family identifiers passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bello
Derived from the Latin word bellus meaning beautiful or handsome.
This name
BellettiA diminutive form indicating a person who is beautiful or handsome.
also spelled
Beletti
Beleti
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Emidio De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
Goffredo di Crollalanza, Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, 1886
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato civile della Restaurazione
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
