Girdler

Girdler is a surname of professional origin.

Girdlers or belt makers are people who make metal belts worn around the waist and other small metal objects. The occupation was of particular importance in the past, but still exists today.

The surname may refer to:

People with the surname Girdler

 * Chris Girdler, American politician in Kentucky
 * Eddie Girdler, American politician and mayor of Somerset, Kentucky
 * Nick Girdler, freelance radio broadcaster who worked for BBC Radio Solent for 35 years from 1972 to 2006
 * Rick Girdler, American politician in Kentucky
 * Ryan Girdler (born 1972), Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s
 * William Girdler (1947–1978), American filmmaker

People with the given name Girdler

 * George Girdler Smith, American engraver in 19th-century Boston

Other uses

 * Girdler, Kentucky
 * Girdler Island