Fairley is a Scottish surname. It is one alternative spelling of the ancient Scottish Fairlie.
Notable people with the name include:
- Barker Fairley (1887–1986), British-Canadian painter and writer
- Brian Fairley (b. 1959), former Scottish football manager
- Darlene Fairley (b. 1943), Washington State Senator
- Fiona Hamilton Fairley, English philanthropist
- Gordon Hamilton Fairley (1930–1975), Australian doctor
- Lois Ann Fairley (July 6, 1931 – July 19, 2007) was a Canadian nurse, a patient care advocate, an Ontario labour leader, and a community service activist.
- John Fairley, Lord Fairley, Scottish nobleman
- Ian Fairley (b. 1964), former Australian rules footballer
- Leonard Fairley (born 1951), American football player
- Margaret Fairley (1885–1968), Canadian writer
- Michelle Fairley, Northern Irish actress
- Sir Neil Hamilton Fairley (1891–1966), Australian soldier
- Nick Fairley (b. 1988), American football player
- Peter Fairley (1930–1998), British science journalist
- Sam Fairley (b. 1980), New Zealand cricketer
See also
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