Dowden
Dowden is an English family name. It is a patronymic from an Old English personal name, Dogod, chiefly found in Gloucestershire and Somerset. Notable people with the surname include:
- Abraham Dowden, American politician
- Bradley Dowden, American philosopher
- Corey Dowden, American football player in the National Football League
- Edward Dowden, Irish critic and poet
- Hester Dowden, Irish spiritual medium
- John Dowden, Irish bishop
- Ken Dowden, English scholar
- Oliver Dowden, British Conservative Party politician, MP for Hertsmere since May 2015
- Richard Dowden, English journalist
- Richard Dowden, New Zealand scientist
- Steve Dowden, American football player in the National Football League