Clan Information: The Forsythe name is most likely Celtic in its origin, and derived from the Gaelic personal name "Fearsithe", meaning "man of peace".In the early history of the Forsyth’s in Scotland, they were known as the race of the Griffin as seen on the clan crest. The Griffin, with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, denotes vigilance and strength. The Forsyth’s have always been a lowland "Family" and are recognized as a "whole name", being descended from one blood founder, Robert de Fausid. The Clan Forsyth considers its name to be very special since there are only about a dozen "whole names" in Scotland.When the English invaded Scotland, the King called for someone to stop the raid until he had time to mass his forces. Robert de Forsyth volunteered to do this. He did it with less than 400 men and became a hero with poems written in his honor. The Clan motto was approved and granted to the Forsyth’s of Scotland for their services at the battle of Dykes.
