Stirling is a Scottish name that originated in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Since prior to the Norman conquest the family held its seat in Stirling, Scotland.
Andy Stirling (born 1961), Professor of science and technology policy at Sussex University, England
Sir Alexander Stirling (1927–2014), British ambassador
A. M. W. Stirling (1865–1965), British author
Archie Stirling (born 1941), Laird of the Keir estate, Scotland
Bob Stirling (1919–1991), English rugby union international
Sir Charles Stirling (1760–1833), vice-admiral in the Royal Navy
David Stirling (architect) (1822–1887), Canadian architect
Sir David Stirling (1915–1990), British Army officer, founder of the Special Air Service
M. David Stirling (born 1940), American politician, lawyer, and author
Edward Charles Stirling (1848–1919), Australian anthropologist
Frederick Stirling (1829–1885), Royal Navy admiral
Geoff Stirling (born 1921), Canadian businessman
Gilbert de Stirling, early 13th-century bishop of Aberdeen, Scotland
Grote Stirling (1875–1953), Canadian politician
Hugh de Stirling, 13th-century bishop-elect of Dunkeld, Scotland
Hugh Stirling (1907–1994), Canadian football player
Iain Stirling (born 1988), Scottish comedian and Television presenter
Ian Stirling (biologist), Canadian zoologist and marine biologist
Ian Stirling (broadcaster) (1940–2005), British actor and television presenter
James Stirling (disambiguation), several people
Jan Stirling (born 1955), Australian basketball player and coach
Jane Stirling (1804–1859), Scottish amateur pianist, student and friend of Frédéric Chopin
Jered Stirling (born 1976), Scottish footballer
John Stirling (disambiguation), several people
Ken Stirling, New Zealand former rugby league player, coach and administrator
Kenneth Stirling (1935–1973), South Australian ecologist and philanthropist
Sir Lancelot Stirling (1849–1932), Australian politician and grazier
Linda Stirling (1921–1997), American showgirl, model and actress
Lindsey Stirling (born 1986), American violinist, dancer, performance artist, and composer.
Matthew Stirling (railway engineer) (1856–1931), Locomotive Superintendent of the Hull and Barnsley Railway
Matthew Stirling (1896–1975), American ethnologist and archaeologist
Patrick Stirling (1820–1895), Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Great Northern Railway
Patrick Stirling (born 1862) (1862−1925), English footballer and Mayor of Doncaster
Paul Stirling (born 1990), Irish international cricketer
Rachael Stirling (born 1977), English actress
Richard Stirling, British writer and actor
Robert Stirling (1790–1878), Scottish clergyman, inventor of Stirling engine
Rosemary Stirling (born 1947), New Zealand-born Scottish athlete
Scotty Stirling (1928/1929–2015), American sports executive and sportswriter
Stephen Stirling (disambiguation), several people
S. M. Stirling (born 1953), American science fiction author
Syd Stirling (born 1951), Australian former politician
Waite Stirling (1829–1923), English missionary, first Bishop of the Falkland Islands
Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet (1818–1878), Scottish historical writer, art historian, politician and virtuoso
William Stirling (physiologist) (1851–1932), Scottish professor of physiology
William Stirling (British Army officer) (1907–1973), British general
Yates Stirling (1843–1929), US Navy Rear Admiral
Yates Stirling, Jr. (1872–1948), US Navy Rear Admiral
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