William Doherty (1857–1901) was an American entomologist.
William Doherty may also refer to: William Doherty (priest) (fl. 1869–1922), Archdeacon of Perth in the Diocese of Huron, Anglican Church of Canada Billy Doherty (born 1958), drummer for Northern Ireland band The Undertones Will Doherty, American activist and executive William David Doherty (1893–1966), English-born rugby international for Ireland and surgeon William H. Doherty (1907–2000), American electrical engineer Willie Doherty (born 1959), Northern Irish photographer and video artist William C. Doherty (1902–1987), American labor union leader and ambassador