Nairn (surname)

Nairn is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:


 * Allan Nairn (b. 1956), American investigative journalist
 * Gary Nairn (1951–2024), former Australian politician
 * Ian Nairn (1930–1983), British architectural critic
 * James Nairn (1859–1904), Scottish painter
 * Kristian Nairn (b. 1975), an actor and disc jockey
 * Mitzi Nairn (1942–2023), New Zealand advocate for women's rights
 * Nick Nairn (b. 1959), Scottish celebrity chef
 * Rob Nairn, South African Buddhist teacher and author
 * Thomas McIntyre Nairn (1830–1888), Ontario businessman and political figure
 * Tom Nairn (1932–2023), Scottish theorist of nationalism
 * Walter Nairn (1878–1958), Australian politician
 * Norman Nairn (1894–1968) and his brother Gerald (1897–1980); see Nairn Transport Company