A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hallée family of France.
Reg. 5364 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à un tronc d'arbre noueux, posé en bande, acc. en chef d'une étoile et en p. d'une rose tigée et feuillée, le tout d'or.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
Where the Hallée Arms Were Recorded
Paris
Map of France showing where the Hallée arms are recorded
The Hallée arms were recorded in Paris, c. 1663.
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 Hallée 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 France.
Origin & History of the Hallée Family in France
The family name Hallée traces its roots to the vibrant atmosphere of seventeenth-century France. By 1663, records confirm that members of the family were established in Paris, a city that served as the cultural and political heart of the nation during the reign of King Louis XIV. At this time, the name was associated with individuals living in a period of rapid urban growth and artistic development. Families like the Hallées often navigated the complex social structures of the capital, contributing to the local economy and the daily life of the city. As the family moved through these early years, their presence in Paris placed them at the center of a transformative era in French history, where they helped shape the identity of their lineage within the bustling streets of the French capital.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Halle
A Germanic term referring to a covered building or market hall.
This name
HalléeA topographic name for someone who lived near a public hall or marketplace.
also spelled
Halle
Hally
Related arms
Hallvariant spelling
Hallevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Jetté, René. Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec. 1983
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treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
