Bryden is a surname of Lowland Scots origin. Notable people with the surname include:
Beryl Bryden (1920–1998), English jazz singerBill Bryden (born 1942), Scottish stage, film, and television actorDave Bryden (1927–2013), Australian rules footballerJohn G. Bryden (born 1937), Canadian politician from New Brunswick; MP since 1994John H. Bryden (born 1943), Canadian historian and politician from Ontario; MP 1993–2004Kenneth Bryden (1916–2001), Canadian politician from OntarioMarion Bryden (1918–2013), Canadian politician from Ontario; MP 1975–90Matthew Bryden, Canadian political analystPhilip Bryden, Canadian law professorRod Bryden, Canadian businessman; owner of the Ottawa Senators ice hockey teamT. R. Bryden (born 1959), American professional baseball player