Padden is a surname, and may refer to:

Bert Padden (c. 1932–2010), Scottish football referee Billy Joe Padden, Gaelic footballer, son of Willie Joe Padden Carol Padden (born 1955), American professor Daniel Padden, English musician, member of Volcano the Bear Dave Padden (born 1976), Canadian musician Dick Padden (1870–1922), American professional baseball player Mike Padden (born 1946), American district court judge Sarah Padden (1881–1967), American theatre and film actress Tessa Padden, British television presenter Tom Padden (1908–1973), American baseball player Willie Joe Padden (born 1959), Gaelic footballer

See also Lake Padden, lake in the United States