A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dobbie and Dobie family of Scotland.
Reg. 1059 · Scottish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
helmetWisdom and security in defence
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 helmet az. betw. three crosses crosslet fitchée gu”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Dobbie and Dobie Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Dobbie and Dobie arms are recorded
The Dobbie and Dobie arms were recorded in Scotland, 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 Dobbie and Dobie 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 Dobbie and Dobie Family in Scotland
The surnames Dobbie and Dobie originated as pet forms of the name Robert, which was a common choice throughout Scotland during the Middle Ages. Over time, the nickname Dob became a popular way to refer to someone named Robert, and the addition of the suffix "ie" created a friendly or diminutive version of the name. By the mid-eighteenth century, these variations were well-established among families living in urban centers like Edinburgh. Records from 1748 confirm that members of the family were active residents of the city during this period, likely participating in the growing trade and professional life of the Scottish capital. As the population moved and expanded, the name spread from these early roots, eventually becoming a recognized part of the regional naming tradition.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Robert
A Germanic name meaning bright fame or shining glory.
This name
Dobbie and DobieA diminutive form of the name Robert, often used as a pet name or nickname.
also spelled
Dobby
Dobbye
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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