Shortt is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Adam Shortt (1859–1931), Canadian economic historian.
Bill Shortt (1920–2004), Welsh professional footballer.
Edward Shortt (1862–1935), British politician.
Henry Edward Shortt (1887-1987), British protozoologist.
Kate Shortt (musician), British pianist, cello player, song writer.
James Shortt (born 1953), British SAS/Para impostor, self-styled "Baron of Castleshort", DG International Bodyguard Association.
Pat Shortt (born 1966), Irish comedian and entertainer.
