A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hardie family of Scotland.
Reg. 5907 · Scottish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
handFaith, sincerity and justice
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Gu. a dexter hand fesseways, holding a dagger ar. point downwards, betw. two mullets or”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Hardie Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Hardie arms are recorded
The Hardie arms were recorded in Scotland, c. 1748.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh was the seat of Scotland's government, its courts and its heralds. Families with business there settled nearby, and being close to where arms were recorded is exactly why so many of them appear.
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 Scotland in this period.
George II of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George II of Great Britain
1727–1760
Reigning in Scotland when the Hardie arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Scotland
Scottish heraldry is unique because it treats a coat of arms as a piece of personal property protected by law. Only one person can own a specific design at any given time. When a family grows, the head keeps the original shield while other relatives must apply for their own distinct version with slight changes to prove their specific identity.
Granting authority
The Court of the Lord Lyon acts as the official body that regulates and controls all heraldic matters throughout Scotland.
How they got arms
Individuals obtain a legal right to their arms through a formal petition process that confirms their identity and family connection.
Where arms were recorded
All valid coats of arms are officially entered into the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings starting from 1672.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Scotland.
Origin & History of the Hardie Family in Scotland
The surname Hardie is a descriptive name that likely originated in Scotland as a nickname for someone who was physically tough, bold, or resilient. During the Middle Ages, names were often derived from personal traits, and a person known for their endurance would have been called "hardy." By the time the family was firmly established in Edinburgh in 1748, the name had become a well-recognized fixture within the city’s growing urban population. Many people with this name during the eighteenth century were involved in the skilled trades and merchant classes that drove the Scottish economy. As the family grew, they became part of the vibrant social and professional life of Edinburgh, contributing to the development of the city during a period of significant cultural and intellectual change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hard
Old English adjective meaning bold, brave, or hardy.
This name
HardieA descriptive nickname for a person who was courageous, robust, or physically resilient.
also spelled
Hardy
Hardey
Related arms
Hardeyvariant spelling
Hardyvariant spelling
Le Hardyvariant spelling
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
National Records of Scotland, Old Parish Registers of Births and Baptisms, 1748
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handFaith, sincerity and justice
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
handFaith, sincerity and justice
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
