William Hutchinson may refer to:

William Hutchinson (1715 probably in Newcastle upon Tyne, England – February 11, 1801 in Liverpool, England) was an English mariner, privateer, author, and inventor who developed parabolic reflectors for lighthouses and helped establish possibly the world's first lifeboat station.

William Hutchinson was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward. He played for Alston before joining Football League Second Division side Burnley in August 1904. He played his only senior match for Burnley on 10 September 1904 in the 0–4 defeat away at Bolton Wanderers. Hutchinson left the club in 1904, and his whereabouts thereafter are untraced.

William Hutchinson (31 May 1864 – 18 December 1924) was an Australian politician.

William Joseph Hutchinson (7 January 1904 – 29 September 1967) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1931 to 1949, representing the seats of Indi (1931–1937) and Deakin (1937–1949) for the United Australia Party and its successor the Liberal Party of Australia.

William Hutchinson was the Archdeacon of Lewes from 1628 until 1644.

William Henry Heap Hutchinson (31 October 1849 – 4 July 1929 ) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1870s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hull FC, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Thursday 29 August 1895, Hull FC was a rugby union club.

William "Bill"/"Billy" Hutchinson (13 October 1913 – 1 June 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Bradford Northern (two spells), and Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 233 ) (World War II guest ), as a fullback, prop, second-row, or loose forward, i.e. number 1, 8 or 10, 11 or 12, or 13.