300+ of the Best Turtle Names for Your Cute Tortoise

Pet turtle names - A turtle outdoors

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.

Albert	“Noble, bright” (German)
August	”Great” (Latin)
Basil	“Royal” (Greek)
Baxter	”Baker” (English)
Ben	”Son” (Hebrew)
Bert	“Bright” (German)
Boba	“Warrior” (Russian)
Bobo	A Ghanaian name that means “born on Tuesday”.
Bubba	”Pal” (American)
Casper	”Treasurer” (German)
Dexter	”Fortunate” (Latin)
Duke	”Leader” (Latin)

Frank	”Free” (German)
Gunnar	“Brave warrior” (Nordic)
Herbert	”Warrior” (German)
Hermes	”Messenger” (Greek)
Jasper	“Treasurer” (Persian)
Jonah	“Dove” (Hebrew)
Lenny	“Brave as a lion” (German)
Linus	”Flax” (Greek)

Oliver	”Olive tree” (Latin)
Oscar	“God-spear” (Irish)
Oz	”Courage” (Hebrew)
Rocko	”Rest” (German)
Romeo	”Pilgrim to Rome” (Latin)
Rupert	”Bright fame” (German)
Sylvester	”Of the forest” (Latin)
Ted	”Wealthy guardian” (English)

Teddy	“Wealthy protector” (English)
Terrace
Theo	”God’s gift” (Greek)
Toby	“God is good” (Hebrew)
Todd	”Fox” (English origin)
Tommy	“A twin” (English)
Travis	”Toll collector” (French origin)
Trevor	“Great settlement” (Welsh)

Best turtle names - A closeup of a sea turtle climbing on rock

Cute turtle names

Baby
Broccoli
Bubbles
Cleo
Dino
Frodo
Kiwi
Melon
Mint
Nemo
Nibbles
Peanut
Pebbles
Pickles
Pumpkin
Sunny
Taco
Teeny
Tiny
Truffle
Yahtzee
Yoda
Zipper
Zucchini

Funny pet turtle names

Bolt
Chase
Dash
Ferrari
Flash
Grumpy
Lightning
Myrtle
Popeye
Rocket
Shellby
Shelldon
Shellock Holmes
Snappy
Sneaky
Speedy
Squirtle
Tank
Tesla
Tortellini
Tortilla
Tucker
Turbo
Uber
Zippy
Zoom

Cool turtle names

Caesar
Galapagos
Ninja
Rambo
Rocky
Shadow
Titan
T-Boss
T-Rex
Zuma

Unique turtle names

Armour
Avocado
Da Vinci
Matcha
Mondo
Shellington
Stillman
Teal
Thyme
Trinidad

Good turtle names

These unisex turtle names fit most tortoises.

Domino
Merlin
Mo
Sage
Sam
Sheldon
Tally
Terry
Treasure

Sea turtle names

These monikers are related to the sea and ocean.

Sea turtle names - A sea turtle swimming in the ocean

Aqua	“Water” (Latin)
Blue
Coral
Doris	“Gift from the sea” (Greek)
Kai	“Sea” (Hawaiian)
Kaia	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

Turtle pair names

Here are some matching name pairs for a tortoise couple or duo.

Turtle pair names - Two turtles walking on a log above water

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 The Lion 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

Two pet turtles eating lettuce

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.

Sometimes it’s also helpful to explore name ideas intended for other animals. For example, you might like our post on the best snail names. Or try our list of sloth names!

You only get to name your pet turtle once, so take your time and have fun with it. Happy naming!

Kirsti

A writer and animal lover with a passion for fantasy and gaming. Master of Arts in literature. I'm also a proud snail mom.

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