Padden is a surname, and may refer to:
Bert Padden (c. 1932-2010), Scottish football referee
Billy Joe Padden, Gaelic footballer, son of Willie Joe Padden
Carol Padden (born 1955), American professor
Dave Padden (born 1976), Canadian musician
Dick Padden (1870–1922), American professional baseball player
Mike Padden, American district court judge
Sarah Padden (1881–1967), American theatre and film actress
Tessa Padden, British television presenter
Tom Padden (1908–1973), American baseball player
Willie Joe Padden (born 1959), Gaelic footballer