A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ednie family of Ireland.
Reg. 6437 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Sa. a lion's head erased betw. three crosses pattée ar”
Irelandc. 1639
Where the Ednie Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Ednie arms are recorded
The Ednie arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1639.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Dublin.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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 Ireland in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Ireland when the Ednie arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Ireland.
Origin & History of the Ednie Family in Ireland
The surname Ednie is primarily associated with Scottish origins, but its presence in Dublin by 1639 highlights the movement of families across the Irish Sea during the seventeenth century. Many individuals with this name were part of a broader migration pattern that saw Scots settling in Ireland for trade, military service, or land management. By the time the name appeared in Dublin records, the family had likely established themselves as part of a growing urban middle class. These early settlers often worked as merchants or craftsmen, which allowed them to integrate into the social and economic life of the city. While the name remains relatively rare, its early appearance in official Irish documents suggests that the family was well-established and active in the administrative and commercial networks of the period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadwine
Derived from Old English elements meaning prosperous friend or wealthy protector.
This name
EdnieA Scottish and Irish surname originating as a diminutive form of the name Edwin.
also spelled
Ednie
Ednay
Ednee
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
Pender, Séamus, A Census of Ireland, circa 1659, 1939
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
