A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gandini family of Italy.
Reg. 0342 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ec. d'or et d'azur; à deux dragons de sin., l'un sur l'autre, celui en chef cont., br. sur les deux premiers quartiers, et celui en p. br. sur les deux derniers quartiers, couché sur le dos, les pattes des dragons se tenant, les queues entrelacées; le tout acc. de deux étoiles, l'une d'azur, posée au canton dextre du chef, et l'autre d'or, posée au canton sen. du chef.”
ItalyTrévise, c. 1775
Where the Gandini Arms Were Recorded
Trévise
Map of Italy showing where the Gandini arms are recorded
The Gandini arms were recorded in Trévise, 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 Gandini 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 Gandini Family in Italy
The Gandini family name is deeply rooted in the history of northern Italy, with significant records placing the family in the city of Treviso by the year 1775. The name itself is believed to be a patronymic, which means it likely evolved from a personal name or a nickname used by an ancestor many centuries ago. During the late 18th century, families like the Gandinis were often active participants in the local economy and social life of the Veneto region. As residents of Treviso, they lived in a city known for its rich trade history and its proximity to Venice, which allowed families to build connections through commerce and civic service. While the specific origins of the name date back further into the medieval period, the presence of the Gandinis in Treviso during the 1700s highlights their long-standing integration into the fabric of Italian society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gando
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for a staff.
This name
GandiniA patronymic or diminutive form indicating descent from a person named Gando.
also spelled
Gandiny
Related arms
Gantanisimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Treviso, Anagrafe storica della città di Treviso
Archivio Storico Diocesano di Treviso, Registri parrocchiali di battesimo e matrimonio
De Felice, Emidio, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
Caffi, Michele, Storia di Treviso e dei suoi abitanti, 1880
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
