Coat of Arms Family Crest Meanings - Letter F-G

Click on images for examples how the heraldic symbols may can be used in a Coat of Arms design

Please note that the following listed symbol descriptions and meanings have been compiled from a 

variety of heraldic sources. Besides these symbols being globally used, the opinions and 

interpretations between heraldic researchers may vary slightly.

We update our page regularly with heraldic symbols !

HERALDIC  CHARGES   

A       B       C        D - E        F - G       H - K        L - O      P - R      S - W

    G

 Goose

Resourcefulness

Greyhound

Courage, vigilance

and loyalty

Fish

symbol of bravery and  

steadfastness, also

economy, science

and symbol of a genuine,

generous spirit

Fire / Flames

Symbol of

Zealousness

Fox

is a symbol for a person of his wisdom, ingenuity, wit and

wisdom for his use own defense.

Griffin

is a mythical creature representing  

   bravery, strength, alertness and  

endurance.  

Goat

symbol of practical wisdom

   and an emblem of a

man who wins through

diplomacy rather than war

Grapes

symbol of happiness,

bliss and peace. Fruits

of all kinds was 

considered Proof of

God's goodness.

Grapevine

Represents strength and

lasting friendship

 Grasshopper

Noble and home-bred

Flowers

hope and joy

.

 Fruit

Felicity and peace

Fireball / Grenade 

The symbol of the

fireball symbolizes

those who had experienced terror

while under siege 

or a person who had

survived the danger

 of bombshells in battle.

 Fleur-de-lis

a stylized form of the

lily. It is known as the

"flower of light."

It may also include

the sixth son pose.

Falcon / Hawk

is someone who eagerly
    in the pursuit of an object

and is not rather dormant until the goal was achieved.

Feathers

Means willing
   obedience and serenity

of mind.

 F

In this section of our website we have selected some of the most common

coat of arms symbols, from time to time we update our list. There are

many imaginative variations and combinations in every crest design

 that identifies the particular carrier /owner of a family crest.

Heraldic symbols in alphabetical ranking