Fairley is a

Scottish surname Scottish surnames are surnames currently found in Scotland, or surnames that have a historical connection with the country. History The earliest surnames found in Scotland occur during the reign of David I, King of Scots (1124–53). These were ...

. Notable people with the name include: *

Barker Fairley Barker Fairley, (May 21, 1887 – October 11, 1986) was a British-Canadian painter, and scholar who made a significant contribution to the study of German literature, particularly for the work of Goethe, and was an early champion and friend ...

(1887–1986), British-Canadian painter and writer *

Brian Fairley Brian Fairley (born 18 April 1959 in Falkirk) is a Scottish former association football manager. His coaching career began at Whitburn Juniors before going on to manage Stenhousemuir, however after a dispute with the board over a signing he res ...

(b. 1959), former Scottish football manager *

Darlene Fairley Darlene Cook Fairley (born 1943) was a member of the Washington State Senate The Washington State Senate is the upper house of the Washington State Legislature. The body consists of 49 members, each representing a district with a population o ...

(b. 1943), Washington State Senator * Fiona Hamilton Fairley, English philanthropist *

Gordon Hamilton Fairley Gordon Hamilton Fairley DM, FRCP (20 April 1930 – 23 October 1975) was a professor of medical oncology. Born and raised in Australia, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he studied and worked. He was killed by a Provisional Irish Republican ...

(1930–1975), Australian doctor * John Fairley, Lord Fairley, Scottish nobleman * Ian Fairley (b. 1964), former Australian rules footballer *

Leonard Fairley Leonard C. Fairley (born January 2, 1951) is a former American football cornerback who played one season with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Oilers in the seventh round of the 1974 NFL Draft. He pl ...

(born 1951), American football player *

Margaret Fairley Margaret Adele Fairley born Margaret Adele Keeling (1885–1968) was a British-born Canadian writer, educator, and political activist. From 1936 until her death, she was a member of the Communist Party of Canada (CPC). She was deported from the USA ...

(1885–1968), Canadian writer *

Michelle Fairley Michelle Fairley (born 1964–1965) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She is best known for playing Catelyn Stark in the HBO series ''Game of Thrones'' (2011–2013). She has since appeared in the USA Network series '' Suits'' (2013), the Fo ...

, Northern Irish actress * Sir Neil Hamilton Fairley (1891–1966), Australian soldier *

Nick Fairley Nicholas Lachester Fairley (born January 23, 1988) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football for Auburn University, where he was recognized as an All-American and was a member of a BCS National Championship tea ...

(b. 1988), American football player * Peter Fairley (1930–1998), British science journalist *

Sam Fairley Samuel Anthony Fairley (born 19 September 1980) is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Wellington Firebirds. He has also played for Wellington City in the Hawke Cup. He was born in Whakatāne Whakatāne ( , ) is the seat of the Bay of ...

(b. 1980), New Zealand cricketer

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