Paulding (surname)
Paulding is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- John Paulding, noted for his part in the capture of the spy John André; all of the American places listed are named after him
- John Paulding American sculptor
- Hiram Paulding, rear admiral in the U.S. Navy; son of John Paulding
- James Kirke Paulding, novelist and U.S. Secretary of the Navy
- William Paulding, Jr., U.S. Representative and Adjutant General for New York and mayor of New York
- Nathalie Paulding, theatre, film, and television actress
- Rickey Paulding, college basketball player
- Julie Paulding, English cyclist
- Steve Paulding, Welsh cyclist; husband of Julie
