Attenborough is an English surname derived from Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, or similar toponym. Notable people of the name include:
David Attenborough (born 1926), English television executive, presenter and naturalist
Frederick Attenborough (1887–1973), English academic; father of Richard, David, and John
Frederick T. Attenborough, British media and communications academic
Geoffrey Attenborough (born 1951), South Australian cricketer
John Attenborough (1928–2012), executive at Alfa Romeo and financial advisor
Michael Attenborough (born 1950), English theatre director; son of Richard
Richard Attenborough (1923–2014), English film actor, director and producer
Thomas Attenborough (1833–1907), English cricketer
Tom Attenborough (born 1986), English theatre director; son of Michael
Walter Attenborough (1850–1932), British politician
