Nairn is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Allan Nairn (b. 1956), American investigative journalist
- Gary Nairn (1951âÂÂ2024), former Australian politician
- Ian Nairn (1930âÂÂ1983), British architectural critic
- James Nairn (1859âÂÂ1904), Scottish painter
- Kristian Nairn (b. 1975), an actor and disc jockey
- Mitzi Nairn (1942âÂÂ2023), 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 (1830âÂÂ1888), Ontario businessman and political figure
- Tom Nairn (1932âÂÂ2023), Scottish theorist of nationalism
- Walter Nairn (1878âÂÂ1958), Australian politician
- Norman Nairn (1894–1968) and his brother Gerald (1897–1980); see Nairn Transport Company
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