Telfer is a surname, principally of Scottish origin, with the name deriving from Taille-fer (see: Taillefer), the Old French nickname for a strong man or ferocious warrior (taille(r) meaning 'to cut'). It is sometimes linked with the surname Telford, although the two names have distinct and unrelated origins.
It is the surname of:
- Jim Telfer, Scottish rugby coach
- Michelle Telfer, Australian former gymnast
- Paul Telfer (actor), Scottish actor
- Paul Telfer (footballer), Scottish footballer
- Robbie Q. Telfer, American poet
- Robert Sutherland Telfer, American actor
Telfer may also refer to:
- Telfer, Western Australia, a town
- Telfer Mine, a gold mine in Western Australia
- Telfer, monorail existing in Genoa from 1914 to 1918