Bracegirdle is an English surname that may refer to: Anne Bracegirdle, English actress (17th / 18th century) John Bracegirdle, English poet (16th / 17th century) Lee Bracegirdle, Australian-American composer, orchestral horn player and conductor Leighton Seymour Bracegirdle, Australian naval officer Mark Anthony Bracegirdle, Anglo-Australian, political activist, well known in the Sri Lankan context Nick Bracegirdle - known as Chicane (recording artist) The name derives from a medieval item of clothing, the breeches girdle