When putting together good names for turtles, there are plenty of fun things to think about—movie and TV characters (Ninja Turtles, anyone?), precious terms of endearment, playful takes on their speed (or lack thereof) and more. Curious about the best tortoise names for your newest turtle pet? We’ve got you covered!
150 Best Turtle Names
- Donatello
- Leonardo
- Michelangelo
- Raphael
- Squirt
- Crush
- Franklin
- Moana
- Snappy
- Blastoise
- Bowser
- Slow Poke
- Marcel
- Splinter
Male Turtle Names
- Sheldon
- Wade
- Ocean
- Scooter
- Mr. Jeremy Fisher
- Jonah
- Hercules
- Junior
- Atlas
- Sir
- Mister
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Tucker
- Tim
- Tobias
- Thomas
- Todd
- Toby
- Tyler
- Trevor
Female Turtle Names
- Shelly
- Ariel
- Coraline
- Emerald
- Soleil
- Michelle
- Isla
- Kai
- Shelby
- Sandy
- Lily
- Jade
- Mrs. Molasses
- Missy
- Petunia
- April O’Neil
- Donashello
- Beatrix Potter
- Tricia
- Tabitha
- Trixie
- Tammy
- Mother Teresa
- Tiffany
- Tyra
Cute Turtle Names
- Puddles
- Matcha
- Basil
- Cecil
- Alfie
- Bubbles
- Kiwi
- Sunny
- Sprout
- Zippy
- Kale
- Taco
- Buddy
- Peep
- Tonka
- Pumpkin
- Slow Mo
- Buttercup
- Coconut
- Peanut
- Gus
- Babe
- Sundae
- Pistachio
- Aesop
- Sport
- Tiny
- Clover
- Toto
- Psalm
- Treasure
- Snaps
Funny Turtle Names
- Myrtle
- Squirtle
- Hurdle
- Nerdle
- Wordle
- Yertle
- Dana Carvey
- Tortellini
- Speedy
- Filburt
- Yoda
- Flip Flop
- Ted Lasso
- Aristurtle
- Broccoli
- Grinch
- T.Swift
- Molasses
- Sloth
- Hermit
- Popeye
- The Flash
- Steely Dan
- Torta
- Willy Wonka
- Lickidy
- TikTok
- George Washington
- Einstein
- Grandpa
- Old Sport
- Elder
- Gramps
- Grams
- Granny
- Picasso
- Speedy Gonzales
- Eggbert
- Speed Racer
Cool Names for Turtles
- Sisu
- Umi
- Galapagos
- Ridley
- Triton
- Tortuga
- Envy
- Godzilla
- Turbo
- Tropicana
- Dozer
- Bruce
- Thunderdome
- Tank
- Lightning
- Demogorgon
- Sage
- Bolt
- Super Shredder
- Sonic Next up, 25 of the longest living animals!