Baird (surname)

Baird is a common surname of primarily Scottish origins, although some historians claim the Bairds originally came to Scotland from France around the time of William the Conqueror. An old legend says that the family obtained their lands in Scotland when one Baird rescued King William the Lion while he was being attacked by a wild boar. While the validity of that legend is unknown, the Baird family did obtain lands in Aberdeenshire. Today, many Bairds have migrated elsewhere and the family name can be found primarily in the United States, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

* Alan Fleming-Baird (1972- ), a contemporary English composer;
* Auguste Francois Biard (1800-1882), French painter;
* Bill Baird, a name of various persons;
* Boydston H. Baird, American college basketball coach
* Brian Baird (1956- ), American politician;
* Briny Baird (1972- ), American professional golfer;
* Bruce Baird (1942- ), Australian politician;
* Charles Baird, a name of various persons;
* Chris Baird (1982- ), Northern Irish footballer, currently playing as a defender for Fulham F.C.;
* Craig Baird (1972- ), New Zealand-born race car driver;
* Dan Baird (1953- ), American musician and member of The Georgia Satellites;
* David Baird, a name of various persons;
* Diora Baird (1983- ), American actress and model;
* Sir Dugald Baird (1899-1986), British doctor specializing in obstetrics and fertility;
* Edgar Baird (1911-2005), Canadian businessman and park ranger, recipient of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador;
* Francis Baird (1802-1864), engineer and owner of Baird Works;
* George Baird, a name of various persons;
* Harry Baird, a name of various persons;
* Henry Martyn Baird (1832-1906), American historian of the Huguenots;
* Hugh Baird (1930-2006), Scottish footballer;
* Isabelle Turcotte Baird (1970- ), Canadian triathlon athlete;
* James Baird, a name of various persons, and ex-president of the North York Hockey League;
* John Baird, a name of various persons;
* Leah Baird (1883-1971), silent screen actress and screenwriter;
* Leanne Baird, Miss Canada International 1998;
* Margarite Frances Baird (1890-1970), artist;
* Matthew Baird (1817–1877), railroad and locomotive businessman;
* Michael Baird (1983- ), Australian soccer player;
* Mike Baird, professional drummer for Journey;
* Rick Baird (1974- ), member of the 2002 U.S. Olympic Bobsled team;
* Robert Baird, a name of various persons;
* Robert W. Baird (1883-1960), American businessman;
* Roger Baird (1960- ), Scottish rugby player;
* Scott Baird (1951- ), American curle and oldest athlete to ever participate in the Winter Olympics;
* Shiona Baird (1946- ), English politician and former Member of the Scottish Parliament
* Spencer Fullerton Baird (1823-1887), American ornithologist and ichthyologist;
* Stuart Baird, Academy Award nominated English film editor, producer, and director
* Susan Baird, Labour Party Councillor for the Braidfauld ward of Glasgow, Scotland;
* Tadeusz Baird (1928-1981), Polish composer;
* Theodore Baird (1901-1996), American professor;
* Thomas D. Baird (1819–1873) American educator
* Travis Baird (1986- ), Australian rules football player;
* Vera Baird (1951- ), British politician and barrister;
* Zoë Baird (1952- ), American lawyer.