A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haliday family of Ireland.
Reg. 3285 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
cross symbolChristian faith and service
swordJustice, and military honour
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ar. a sword paleways, the pommel within a crescent in base gu. on a canton az. a St. Andrew's cross of the first”
AntrimCarnmoney · Antrim, c. 1645
Where the Haliday Arms Were Recorded
Antrim
Map of Ireland showing where the Haliday arms are recorded
The Haliday arms were recorded in Antrim, c. 1645.
Antrim was north-eastern Irish country settled from Scotland in the seventeenth century. The new landowners took formal grants and had them recorded, so their arms are unusually well documented.
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 Haliday 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 Antrim.
Origin & History of the Haliday Family in Ireland
The surname Haliday is derived from the Middle English term for a holy day or a festival. In early times, it was often given as a nickname to someone who was born on a religious holiday or perhaps to a person known for their cheerful and festive personality. By the year 1645, records confirm that members of the Haliday family were well-established in County Antrim, Ireland. Many families with this name moved to the northern part of Ireland during the seventeenth century as part of a wider migration pattern. Once settled in Antrim, they became part of the local community and participated in the agricultural and social life of the region. Over the following generations, the family name became firmly rooted in the history of the area, reflecting the broader movements of people across the British Isles during that period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
heilagr
Old Norse term meaning holy or sacred.
This name
HalidayDerived from a holy day, often referring to someone born on a holiday or festival.
also spelled
Halyday
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
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1985
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, Hearth Money Rolls for County Antrim, 1669
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
cross symbolChristian faith and service
swordJustice, and military honour
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
cross symbolChristian faith and service
swordJustice, and military honour
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
