If you’ve just welcomed a new tortoise in your life, you’ll need to give them a name. We’ve compiled 300+ of the best turtle names for you!
From clever puns to timeless classics, these names will make your pet feel even more special and loved. Whether you’re searching for a name that reflects their playful personality or an endearing one that will stay with them forever, our list has got you covered!
Take some time to browse through our suggestions and pick the perfect name for your shelled friend today.
Female turtle names
Choosing the perfect name for your pet turtle can be a daunting task. With so many options available, it’s best to pick something that captures the personality of your beloved pet. Here are the best name ideas for a girl turtle.
April
”To open” (Latin)
Bertha
”Bright” (German)
Buttercup
“Yellow wildflower” (English)
Clover
Dandelion
Dora
”Gift” (Greek)
Dorothy
“Gift of God” (Greek)
Emerald
“Green gemstone” (English)
Ivy
Jade
Turtles are often green, and so is this beautiful gemstone.
Kameko
Means ”turtle child” in Japanese.
Lily
Luna
“Moon” (Latin)
Michelle
Michelle sounds like there’s a “shell” in it, so this is a fitting name for a turtle.
Mishell
“Who is like god” (French)
Momo
“Peach” (Japanese)
Olivia
”Olive tree” (Latin)
Opal
“Jewel” (Sanskrit)
Peach
Poppy
“Red flower” (Latin)
Ruby
A cute name for a red-eared slider.
Shelby
Shellie
Shelly
This cute name is a pun about the turtle shell.
Sylvia
”Spirit of the wood” (Latin)
Tamara
”Date palm” (Arabic)
Tara
”Star” (Sanskrit origin)
Terra
“Earth” (Latin)
Thalia
“To flourish” (Greek)
Thea
”Goddess” (Greek origin)
Thelma
”Will” (Greek)
Theresa
”Late summer” (Greek)
Tilly
”Mighty in battle” (German)
Tina
“Follower of Christ” (Latin)
Trixie
”Bringer of joy” (Latin)
Tyra
”God of battle” (Scandinavian origin)
Yaffa
”Beautiful” (Hebrew)
Male turtle name ideas
Whether you’re looking for something funny, classic, or unique, many great names fit every type of tortoise. To help make this process easier, we’ve compiled the best pet turtle names for boy tortoises.
A Hawaiian girl’s name that means “rejoice the sea”.
Lana
“Calm as still waters” (Hawaiian)
Neptune
The Roman god of the sea.
Opal
Pearl
Sandy
Sapphire
Star
Tahiti
Tonga
Topaz
Tropicana
Turquoise
Tuvalu
Tortoise names that start with the letter T
Taco
Taffy
Tag
Tahiti
Tahoe
Tai
Taj
Takao
Takara
Takeo
Tako
Talisman
Tally
Tam
Tamara
Tammy
Tango
Tank
Tanker
Tanya
Tao
Tara
Taro
Tarot
Taru
Tarzan
Tasha
Tashi
Tate
Tatum
Tauna
Taylor
Taz
Tea
Teal
Ted
Teddy
Teeny
Teller
Tellervo
Temper
Tempeste
Temple
Tennessee
Tepa
Tequila
Tero
Terra
Terrace
Terry
Tesla
Tessa
Tetra
Tevin
Tex
Texas
Thalia
Thang
Thanos
Thea
Thelma
Theo
Theodore
Theresa
Thomas
Thunder
Thyme
Tia
Tilda
Tiki
Tilly
Tim
Timber
Timon
Timothy
Tina
Tino
Tiny
Titan
Titania
Titanic
Titus
Thor
Tobias
Toby
Todd
Toffee
Togo
Tokio
Tom
Tommy
Tonga
Toni
Tony
Topaz
Torbert
Tornado
Torpedo
Tortilla
Tortuga
Tory
Toto
Totoro
Touko
Trace
Tracy
Travis
Treasure
Trevor
Tricky
Trinidad
Trip
Tristan
Trixie
Trojan
Tropic
True
Truffle
Tsunami
Tucker
Tulip
Tuna
Turbo
Turiel
Turner
Turo
Turquoise
Tutie
Tutti
Twister
Ty
Tyra
Tyrell
Tyrone
Tyson
Turtle pair names
Here are some matching name pairs for a tortoise couple or duo.
Alfa and Romeo
April and August
Bert and Bertha
Crush and Cupid
Dash and Ferrari
Donatello and Leonardo
Emma and Emmett
Fred and George
Ginger and Ruby
Jade and Jasper
Kiwi and Melon
Luke and Leia
Mars and Venus
Ninja and Rambo
Oliver and Olivia
Raphael and Michelangelo
Ron and Hermione
Sylvia and Sylvester
Taco and Tortilla
Tahiti and Tonga
Teeny and Tiny
Terra and Terrace
Tex and Mex
Thea and Theo
Thelma and Louise
Trinidad and Tobago
Yoda and Yolanda
Famous turtle names
Advisor Gromit
A royal turtle advisor in the Sunny Beach realm in the video game Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage!
Advisor Moppet
A royal advisor of Sunny Beach in Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage!
Bev Gilturtle
A female box turtle in Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own.
Bowser
Mario’s villain in the Super Mario video games.
Cassiopeia
A turtle character in Michael Ende’s fantasy novel Momo.
Cecil Turtle
An animated character in Looney Tunes.
Crush
A sea turtle in the animated film Finding Nemo and the sequel.
Franklin
Franklin the Turtle is an animated TV series based on the books of Paulette Bourgeoise.
Jonathan
The world’s oldest land animal, Seychelles giant tortoise Jonathan lives on Saint Helena island. His official birthday is December 4th, 1832.
Kappa
A turtle-like kami (god) in Japanese mythology.
King Fromit
The turtle king in the Sunny Beach realm in Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage!
Kongwe
A female African spurred tortoise in Disney’s TheLion Guard.
Maturin
A guardian turtle in Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series and the novel It.
Mayor John
A desert turtle and antagonist in the 2011 animated film Rango.
Mock Turtle
A character in Lewis Carroll’s novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Oogway
Kung fu Grand Master in Kung Fu Panda.
Prince Tortiss
A turtle prince of Sunny Beach in Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage!
Shelbow
A sea turtle that plays the drums in The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning.
Shelley
Shelley the Turtle was a character on Sesame Street.
Squirt
Crush’s son in Finding Nemo and its sequel.
Squirtle
A water turtle Pokémon.
Super-Turtle
A superhero character from DC Comics.
Tank
Rainbow Dash’s pet turtle in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.
Tokka
A mutant alligator snapping turtle. An enemy of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Umigame
A sea turtle in Dragon Ball. Literally means ”sea turtle” in Japanese.
Venus
A female mutant turtle in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Verne
A box turtle in the 2006 animated film Over the Hedge.
World Turtle
A giant turtle in Hindu, Chinese, and Native American mythology that supports the world. Also known as the Cosmic Turtle.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle names and colors
I was obsessed with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles when I was around 8 years old. They were super popular in my childhood in the 90s. But I still had trouble remembering their unique colors! Even now, I couldn’t remember them.
Well, I did some research and refreshed my memory. So, here are the ninja turtle names and their mask colors:
Donatello
Purple
Leonardo
Blue
Michelangelo
Orange
Raphael
Red
How to choose a pet turtle name
The best inspiration for choosing a turtle name is your pet turtle itself. Think of your beloved pet’s color and markings. And, of course, consider your tortoise’s personality.
Picking the perfect name is still not easy. You may need to read through several lists like this one. Even if you didn’t find the perfect name yet, exploring tortoise names boosts your creativity. You may discover a cool moniker that inspires you to make up your own version.
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