A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Waldren family of England.
Reg. 6085 · English, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 bend betw. three griffins' heads erased sa”
EnglandLondon, c. 1412
Where the Waldren Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Waldren arms are recorded
The Waldren arms were recorded in London, c. 1412.
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.
Henry IV of England
Sovereign of the period
Henry IV of England
1399–1413
Reigning in England when the Waldren 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 England.
Origin & History of the Waldren Family in England
The surname Waldren traces its roots to the bustling environment of medieval England, where it emerged as a localized identifier for those living near a specific wooded area or clearing. By the year 1412, records confirm that members of the family were firmly established in London, a city that served as the primary hub for trade and social mobility during the fifteenth century. At this time, the name was often spelled in various ways depending on the local dialect and the scribe recording the information. Families bearing this name were likely involved in the city’s growing merchant class or skilled trades, which allowed them to integrate into the urban economy of the late Middle Ages. Over the following generations, the name spread from the capital into surrounding regions, evolving alongside the changing English language while maintaining its connection to the landscape of its origin.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Walden
A valley containing a forest or wooded area.
This name
WaldrenDerived from a locational surname referring to someone living in a forested valley.
also spelled
Waldron
Waldryn
Related arms
Waldronvariant 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, 1991
The National Archives, Early Chancery Proceedings, C 1
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
