A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Girardot family of France.
Reg. 2848 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. au chev. d'arg.; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. au lion de sa. Sur le tout d'or plein.”
BourgogneBourgogne, c. 1663
Where the Girardot Arms Were Recorded
Bourgogne
Map of France showing where the Girardot arms are recorded
The Girardot arms were recorded in Bourgogne, c. 1663.
Bourgogne was one of the richest parts of France, built on wine, wool and the roads that carried both. Wealth of that kind bought land, and land brought arms, so the region filled with armed families earlier than most of the country.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Girardot arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Bourgogne.
Origin & History of the Girardot Family in France
The Girardot family name has deep roots in the Bourgogne region of France, where records confirm their presence as early as 1663. The name itself is a diminutive form of the name Girard, which was a popular choice in medieval Europe. In the French language, adding the suffix "ot" to a name was a common way to show affection or to distinguish a younger family member from an elder relative with the same name. By the mid-seventeenth century, the Girardot family had established themselves within the local social structure of Bourgogne. They were part of a society where family identity was tied closely to the land and the specific village communities where they lived and worked. Over time, the family name became a permanent marker of their lineage in this historic province, reflecting the naming customs and social patterns of rural France during the reign of King Louis XIV.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gerhard
Derived from Germanic elements meaning spear and hardy or brave.
This name
GirardotA diminutive form indicating a descendant of one who is brave with a spear.
also spelled
Girardod
Gyrardot
Jirardo
Girardeau
Related arms
Breuillesimilar arms
Gloucesterrecorded with Girardot, same area
Morinrecorded with Girardot, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Côte-d'Or, Registres paroissiaux de Bourgogne, 1663
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms et prénoms de France, 1951
Moreri, Louis, Le Grand Dictionnaire historique, ou le mélange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane, 1759
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
