There have been several notable individuals whose last name was Golding. These include:

• Arthur Golding, English translator
• Bruce Golding, Jamaican politician
• John Golding (British politician) (1931–1999), British politician and Trade Union leader
• Julia Golding, British novelist
• Julian Golding, English sprinter
• Leroy Golding, British actor
• Llin Golding, Baroness Golding, British politician, widow of John Golding
• Louis Golding, British writer
• Matthew Golding, Australian rules footballer
• Mike Golding, British yachtsman
• Philip Golding, English golfer
• William Golding, English novelist and poet

Surnames