McClinton Coat of Arms, Family Crest and McClinton Family History
McClinton Family History
The name McClinton in Ireland is derived from the native Gaelic Mac Giolla Fhionntain Sept that was located in the West of Ulster. This name literally translates as 'devotee of Saint Fintan'. Some McClintons may also be derived from the de Cliontun Sept. Clintonstown is in County Louth.
A Sept is an ancient Clan-like collective describing a group of persons whose immediate ancestors bore a common surname and inhabited the same territory.
Meaning of Symbols & Colors on the McClinton Coat of Arms
| Argent/White or Silver | Denotes Peace and Sincerity. |  |
| Azure/Blue | Represents Loyalty and Truth. |  |
| Gules/Red | 'The Martyr's colour', signifies Military Fortitude and Magnanimity. |  |
| Bordure/Border | Denotes a diference between relatives bearing the same Arms | |
| Crosses | Often representing Faith or Christian beliefs, possibly relating to the Crusades |  |
| Mullet/Star of Five Points | Denotes Virtue, Learning, and Piety. |  |
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