- Baird (surname)
Baird is a common surname of primarily Scottish origins, although some historians claim the Bairds originally came to
Scotland fromFrance around the time ofWilliam the Conqueror . An old legend says that the family obtained their lands in Scotland when one Baird rescued KingWilliam the Lion while he was being attacked by awild boar . While the validity of that legend is unknown, the Baird family did obtain lands inAberdeenshire . Today, many Bairds have migrated elsewhere and the family name can be found primarily in theUnited States ,Canada , theUK ,Ireland ,Australia , andNew 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 forFulham F.C. ;
*Craig Baird (1972- ),New Zealand -born race car driver;
*Dan Baird (1953- ), American musician and member ofThe 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 theOrder 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 theHuguenots ;
*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 theWinter Olympics ;
*Shiona Baird (1946- ), English politician and formerMember 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.
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