A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edie family of Scotland.
Reg. 1050 · Scottish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. three crosses crosslet fitchée gu”
ScotlandMoneaght, c. 1748
Where the Edie Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Edie arms are recorded
The Edie arms were recorded in Moneaght, 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 Edie 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 Edie Family in Scotland
The surname Edie is deeply rooted in the history of Scotland, with strong connections to the region surrounding Edinburgh. While the name likely began as a nickname or a shortened form of names like Adam or Edith, it became a distinct family identifier by the mid-eighteenth century. Records confirm that members of the Edie family were well-established residents of Edinburgh by 1748, participating in the city’s vibrant urban life during a period of significant cultural and economic growth. As the family grew, they integrated into the local community through trade, craftsmanship, and civic involvement. This early presence in Scotland’s capital suggests that the Edie family was part of the steady development of the city, contributing to the social fabric of the Lowlands long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadgyð
Old English elements meaning prosperous or rich and war or strife.
This name
EdieA diminutive form of Edith, signifying a person who is prosperous in battle.
also spelled
Edy
Edye
Eadie
Related arms
Edyevariant 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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