Meanings
A stylized lily or iris flower design used as a decorative symbol in heraldry, particularly associated with French royalty and nobility.
Used to represent French heritage, monarchy, or nobility in both formal and informal contexts.
Historically a symbol of French kings, now represents French heritage and appears on flags, emblems and architecture worldwide.
A symbol representing specific regions or organizations with French heritage, particularly New Orleans, Quebec, and the Scout movement.
Often used to show regional pride or organizational affiliation.
Appears on flags of Quebec and New Orleans; also a key symbol in Scouting organizations worldwide.
Combos with ⚜️
Culture
Originally a stylized lily, the fleur-de-lis became the symbol of French monarchy from the 12th century until the French Revolution.
In Quebec, it represents French-Canadian heritage and appears on the provincial flag, while in Louisiana it symbolizes the region's French colonial past.
Adopted by the Scout movement worldwide, appearing on the World Scout Emblem, representing purity and the right path.
Primary symbol of the New Orleans Saints NFL team, making it particularly popular during American football season.
History
First documented use as a royal symbol by King Louis VII of France.
Growing need for distinctive royal emblems during the Crusades.
Symbol spread to New France (now Quebec and Louisiana) through colonization.
French colonial expansion in North America.
Gained popularity in digital communication with emoji standardization.
Unicode 7.0 inclusion and growing interest in heritage symbols.