A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gille family of England.
Reg. 0985 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Lozengy or and vert a lion ramp. guard. ar”
WarwickLondon · Warwick, c. 1620
Where the Gille Arms Were Recorded
Warwick
Map of England showing where the Gille arms are recorded
The Gille arms were recorded in Warwick, c. 1620.
Warwickshire lay in the middle of England, and its landed families were spread evenly across it rather than gathered in one corner. A great many held a single manor each, and each of those holdings brought its own claim to arms.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Gille arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Warwick.
Origin & History of the Gille Family in England
The surname Gille is rooted in the medieval period and functions as a patronymic, meaning it was originally derived from the given name Giles. This name finds its origins in the Greek word aegidios, which translates to young goat or shield bearer. By the time the name appeared in Warwick in 1620, families carrying this title were likely established members of the local community. During the early seventeenth century, individuals with this name were often involved in the agricultural or merchant trades that defined the economy of the English Midlands. As the family settled into the region, they contributed to the local parish life and the social fabric of Warwick, leaving behind records that track their movement through the town’s growth during the Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Giles
Derived from the Greek word aegis meaning shield or protection.
This name
GilleA patronymic surname originating as a diminutive form of the name Giles.
also spelled
Gylle
Gyll
Giles
Gyles
Gylles
Related arms
Gilesvariant spelling
Guillevariant spelling
Gylesvariant spelling
Gyllvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1997
Warwickshire County Record Office, Parish Registers of St Mary’s, Warwick, 1620
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
