Hardie

Hardie is a surname of Scottish origin, related to the personal name Hardy and often interpreted as meaning bold or hardy. It has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries and can also appear as a given name or nickname in some contexts. The spelling variant Hardy is more common in many places, while Hardie remains a recognized family name in parts of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and North America.

In cultural and biographical contexts, Hardie appears among individuals across various fields, including politics, academia, athletics, and the arts. Because it is a relatively common surname, it is associated with a diverse set of people and histories, rather than a single notable figure.

The name is also widely recognized in commerce through James Hardie Industries, a multinational building materials company founded in Australia. The company specializes in fiber cement exterior products used in residential and commercial construction. Its brands and products, including siding and cladding systems marketed under names such as HardiePlank and HardiePanel, are distributed internationally. The Hardie brand has become a generic shorthand in some markets for fiber cement exterior products, reflecting the company’s prominence in the construction materials sector.

Hardie can therefore refer to the surname’s linguistic and genealogical roots, a range of people who bear the name, and a notable corporate brand associated with durable exterior building materials. See also Hardy for related names and disambiguation.