A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gagliardi family of Italy.
Reg. 5926 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à un arbre arr. de sin., le fût et les racines de sa.”
ItalyPadoue, c. 1775
Where the Gagliardi Arms Were Recorded
Padoue
Map of Italy showing where the Gagliardi arms are recorded
The Gagliardi arms were recorded in Padoue, 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 Gagliardi 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 Gagliardi Family in Italy
The family name Gagliardi originates from the Italian word "gagliardo," which translates to brave, strong, or energetic. Historically, this name was often given as a nickname to individuals who displayed physical vigor or a bold personality in their daily lives. By the late 18th century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Padua, which was then part of the Republic of Venice. Records from 1775 indicate that members of the Gagliardi family were active within the social and professional fabric of this historic university city. During this period, Padua served as a major center for trade and intellectual growth, providing an environment where families with such a spirited name could thrive and contribute to the local community. Over time, the name spread from its northern Italian roots to various regions, carrying with it a long-standing reputation for resilience and strength.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
gagliardo
Derived from the Old French word gaillard meaning brave or strong.
This name
GagliardiA descriptive surname for a person who is robust, vigorous, or courageous.
also spelled
Gagliardy
Galyardi
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Padova, Anagrafe storica della città di Padova
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