Gautier Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Gautier name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Gautier name
Gautier comes from the Germanic given name Walthari, from wald, "rule", and hari, "army", the French equivalent of Walter. The name was very popular in medieval France, helped by epic poetry and several saints. Gautier is widespread across France, especially in the west, and is also common in Belgium and Quebec, often as Gauthier.
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This overview covers the Gautier name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Belgium and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Gautier name FAQ
What does the Gautier name mean?
Ruler of the army. Common variants include Gauthier, Gaultier, Walter.
Where does the Gautier surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Belgium and Switzerland.
Is there a Gautier coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Gautier crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Gautier coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).