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
See also Nairn (fictional character), fictional character from the Sharpe series of novels Nairn, Scotland Nairn Baronets Spencer-Nairn