Naidu is a title used by Telugu communities, such as the Kamma and Balija castes.
A list of notable people bearing the name Naidu (also spelled Nayudu or Naidoo)
Jayapa Nayudu, Kammanadu king and brother in law of Kakatiya King Ganapathi Deva
Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu, Amaravathi King, First Indian king to revolt against British
Pemmasani Timmanayudu, king of Pemmasani dynasty
Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayudu, Gandikota King and close associate and military commander of Sri Krishna Deva Raya
Ravella Tippa Nayudu, king of Ravella clan and military commander of Vijayanagara empire
Sayapaneni Gangayya Nayudu, King of Dupatiseema and Vijayanagar military commander
Sayapaneni Venkatadri Nayudu, King of Dupatiseema and son of gangayya Nayudu and brother in law of Pemmasani Timma Nayudu
B. Munuswamy Naidu, Chief minister of Madras presidency
Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu, Senior member of Telugu Desam Party.
Chota K. Naidu, Telugu cinematographer.
Daggubati Rama Naidu, Indian film producer
G. D. Naidu, scientist, inventor and businessman, known as "Edison of India"
Galla Ramachandra Naidu, Indian industrialist, the founder of Amara Raja Group of companies
Kodi Rammurthy Naidu, professor, freedom fighter and body builder.
Kumi Naidoo, South African human rights activist.
Lagadapati Amarappa Naidu, founder of Lanco group.
Leela Naidu, Indian actress
Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu, film director and producer.
Raghupathi Venkataratnam Naidu, Indian social reformer (1862-1939)
Shobha Naidu, classical dancer.
Xavier Naidoo, soul and R&B singer/songwriter.
K. Venkataswami Naidu, Politician.
M. Venkaiah Naidu, Political leader of Bjp.
N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister
C. K. Nayudu, Cricketer.
M. Buchi Babu Naidu, Cricketer.