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Holden Coat of Arms 08.17.09
The only thing that I’ve found so far is that the birds appear to be called ‘eagle displayed’. I’ve not made it to what the colors, shape of the shield, birds, number of birds, helmet, etc. mean yet, but will update this post as I discover.
If you happen to stumble across this post and know anything specific about the Holden coat of arms, please leave a comment. I’m very interested in knowing more about what each item means in greater detail.
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I don’t know anything to help you, but, man! that looks awesome and powerful!
I love these things. They are so cool looking.
Hello, I am a holden – from the UK, and from the looks of things, I wouldn’ hold much sway with regards to the coat of arms. The Name Holden is a Lancashire Yorkshire border name, which means someone who lives in a valley, so it would have been applied to a lot of people – those valley folks.
I did a search on the name Holden and found various web-sites with Coats of Arms – but I really doubt there was a genuine use of such a Coat of Arms for Any Knight that was a Holden.
Most of the web-sites that seem to be showing coats of arms for peoples surnames seem to have dubious linage and historic accuracy.
But If you wish to have a coat of Arms then why not go for it.
Personally I am happy in the knowledge that the Holdens go back a long way in English History and am aware of the place the name originated. The name would have applied to a lot of people who lived in the Valleys.
Anyhow, from one Holden to another – Hello!
Hey Graham, thank you very much for the comment, and it’s very nice to hear from a Holden across the pond!
Over here in the US, we’re not taught much at all, if anything, about Coat of Arms or Family Crests, at least in my experience, so I think it’s always interesting to read about our family’s history and where we originated from. I have wondered about the accuracy of the information that the surname websites provide, but really haven’t had much luck with any other sources, and have just about had to assume that they provide reliable knowledge.
I appreciate the information you’ve shared, especially coming from another Holden!
If you’ve ever got some time and wouldn’t mind sharing anything else about our surname in English History or anything interesting that I’m likely to not know over here, I’d love to hear it! Thank you again!
Hi I’m a Holden from England yet I am related from The Irish line, Which Had Several Variations of the Last Name Including Howling. The Irish Holdens Were Decendant from William of Normandys Battle Commander and The Later Generations Held the Title of Lords so a crest would Most Likely belong to them as the Holden’s of England are a completly different family. So the Comment that Graham Holden left is incorrect
Thank you very much for the additional information and clarification!
thx sooo much 4 helping me find my coat of arms
i really appreciate it
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Hi i am a Holden and i am looking for my family crest. i have come across a few that look the same but different in their own way. I would love to learn more about our Surname. I dont know anything about Holden’s and would love to learn some. I am also looking for family that i dont know. Hey maybe some of us are family and not know it. anyways Hello to all Holdens out there.
I noticed that as well about the crests, they look similar but have differences. I’m always interested in learning more about our surname and history. So if you happen to find out anything, please drop back by and let me know!
Always nice running across other Holdens 
My family and myself are Holdens whom originate from Lancashire, England, I m currently tracing back my family tree and refreshing to see people nationwide and across the pond are doing similar research. Where i come from near Wigan, Lancashire Holden is quite a popular name and there are roads, streets even reservoirs that start Holden. My understanding is the origins of the name hale from Lancashire and have some relation to “Valley”. Early Irish settlers took the surname where it now belongs to Counties of Kilkenny & Wexford.