William Laird is the name of:
- William Laird (shipbuilder) (1780–1841), Scottish shipbuilder and entrepreneur who founded the Cammell Laird shipyard at Birkenhead, England
- William Laird (Canadian politician) (1835–1911), politician on Prince Edward Island, Canada
- William R. Laird, III (1916–1974), United States Senator from West Virginia
Famous quotes containing the word laird:
“Out then spak her father dear,
And he spak meek and mild,
And ever alas, sweet Janet, he says,
I think thou gaes wi’ child.
If that I gae wi’ child, father,
Mysel maun bear the blame;
There’s ne’er a laird about your ha’,
Shall get the bairn’s name.”
—Unknown. Tam Lin (l. 53–60)