The acorn is the seed of the mighty oak tree; therefore, it symbolizes potential and strength.
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The acorn is the youth of a mighty oak tree.
This is also a Nordic and Celtic symbol of life, fertility, and immortality.
History
Many Druids consumed acorns, believing them to have prophetic qualities. The acorn was sacred to the god Thor. His Tree of Life was oak.

The acorn was a sacred seed.
Heraldry
The acorn as a heraldic symbol indicates independence to its bearer. Sometimes, an acorn sprig is used as a crest.