A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Budge family of Scotland.
Reg. 5162 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ar. a lion pass. az”
ScotlandToftingall, c. 1748
Where the Budge Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Budge arms are recorded
The Budge arms were recorded in Toftingall, c. 1748.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh was the seat of Scotland's government, its courts and its heralds. Families with business there settled nearby, and being close to where arms were recorded is exactly why so many of them appear.
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 Scotland in this period.
George II of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George II of Great Britain
1727–1760
Reigning in Scotland when the Budge arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Scotland
Scottish heraldry is unique because it treats a coat of arms as a piece of personal property protected by law. Only one person can own a specific design at any given time. When a family grows, the head keeps the original shield while other relatives must apply for their own distinct version with slight changes to prove their specific identity.
Granting authority
The Court of the Lord Lyon acts as the official body that regulates and controls all heraldic matters throughout Scotland.
How they got arms
Individuals obtain a legal right to their arms through a formal petition process that confirms their identity and family connection.
Where arms were recorded
All valid coats of arms are officially entered into the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings starting from 1672.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Scotland.
Origin & History of the Budge Family in Scotland
The surname Budge is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname, likely derived from the Middle English word "bouge," which referred to a type of lambskin fur used to trim expensive garments. This suggests that early ancestors may have been skilled furriers or merchants involved in the luxury textile trade. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a clear presence in Edinburgh, a city that served as a bustling hub for commerce and intellectual growth during the Scottish Enlightenment. Records from 1748 confirm that members of the Budge family were integrated into the urban life of Scotland’s capital, participating in the professional and social networks that defined the era. While the name is historically associated with various regions of the British Isles, its firm roots in Edinburgh highlight a history of urban residency and involvement in the developing trades of the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bouche
Old French term referring to a mouth or an opening.
This name
BudgeA nickname for a person with a prominent mouth or a talkative individual.
also spelled
Budger
Related arms
Bougevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George Fraser. The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History. 1946
National Records of Scotland. Edinburgh Register of Testaments. 1748
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
