Godden is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Brad Godden, Australian rugby league footballerEdwin J. Godden (1888–1979), English-born businessman and political figure in NewfoundlandErnie Godden (born 1961), Canadian ice hockey playerGertrude M. Godden, author of works on anthropology and folkloreJean Godden, member of the Seattle City CouncilJimmy Godden (1879–1955), British film actorJon Godden (1906–1984), English novelistLuke Godden (born 1978), Australian rules footballerMalcolm Reginald Godden (born 1945), chair holder of the Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-SaxonMatthew Godden (born 1991), English footballerRumer Godden (1907–1998), English authorSalena Godden, a British poet, performer and writerThomas Godden, real name Tylden (1624–1688), English courtier implicated in the Titus OatesTony Godden (born 1955), English football goalkeeperTony Godden (Australian rules footballer) (born 1972), Australian rules footballer