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Turtles are very popular pets for both adults and children. No wonder, since they are easy to care for and yet super cute. But what do you call the funny companion? We introduce you to popular and funny turtle names.

In a nutshell

  • classic criteria for turtle names exposed
  • very free choice of name
  • Gender-neutral names popular because gender is not recognized until late
  • Naming after known turtles, food or puns

Turtle names by appearance and character

A very popular criterion for choosing a name is appearance or certain properties. With turtles, this type of name choice is a bit more difficult than with other pets. However, there are also options here:

  • snappy
  • bulldozer
  • Nimble
  • Look look
  • hard top
  • Indian
  • Slow poke
  • tank
  • Pokey (engl. "narrow", "prison")
  • scooter
  • Turtleneck
  • Fast
  • swimmer
  • shell shocker
  • shelly
  • snappers
  • stretch
  • Stumpy
  • tonka
  • turbo
For aquatic turtles, "swimmer" is an excellent name.

Gender neutral names

Gender isn't too helpful when choosing a turtle name either. It is very difficult to detect in young turtles. Males and females can only be distinguished later. Therefore, many people prefer a gender-neutral name - mostly in English - or abbreviations, such as:

  • Adrian
  • Alex
  • alexis
  • Andrea
  • andy
  • Benia
  • Bente
  • charlie
  • Chris
  • dana
  • Dominique
  • dylan
  • Eike
  • Finn
  • Frana
  • Gerrit
  • jamie
  • Jan
  • Janis
  • Janne
  • Yasha
  • jonah
  • Kai
  • Kim
  • luan
  • Luca
  • marlin
  • Max
  • Mika
  • Nicki
  • Nico
  • Noah
  • Oli
  • raphael
  • renee
  • Robin
  • Sam
  • Sascha
  • tony
  • tomke
  • Ulli
  • Yannis
  • Yves
Gender-neutral names such as "Tomke" are particularly suitable for young turtles.

Popular gender-specific turtle names

If you don't care about the gender or if you can recognize it early on, you can of course also choose a clearly male or female name. As with other animals, turtles have timeless classics. Many turtles have these names because they never lose their charm:

Female Turtle Names

  • amy
  • floret
  • Cleopatra
  • Elly
  • Emma
  • erna
  • Esmeralda
  • Frieda
  • Mrs Merkel
  • goldy
  • Gretchen
  • hermione
  • josie
  • Kira
  • leni
  • Lilly
  • Lotta
  • lotte
  • Lou
  • Luna
  • Maya
  • Molly
  • Olga
  • pebbles
  • Roxy
  • Stella
  • sunny
  • susie
  • junkie
  • trulla
  • (Wild) Hilde
How about "Stella" as a name for this beautiful turtle?

Male Turtle Names

  • Anton
  • baloo
  • Calypso
  • Charles
  • chucky
  • emily
  • enzo
  • fred
  • Fridolin
  • Goliath
  • Hannibal
  • Harry
  • Hector/ Hector
  • Heinrich
  • Hugo
  • calle
  • Casimir
  • Kowalski
  • Luis
  • Manfred
  • Mowgli
  • Napoleon
  • Oscar
  • Paul
  • rocky
  • Rudi
  • Sammy
  • Spike
  • willy
  • yoda
  • Yoshi
Doesn't he look like a "spike"?

well-known names

Names that are already known from turtles, for example from literature and film, are also very popular. You have no idea which well-known turtle names these are supposed to be? Then take a look at our list. You have probably already met one or the other turtle:

  • Br'er Turtle (Uncle Remus stories)
  • Churchy LaFemma (Walt Kelly in the Pogo Possum cartoons)
  • Crush (Movie: "finds Nemo“)
  • Dick (one of the first Galapagos tortoises collected by Darwin)
  • Donatello (comic: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
  • Franklin (animated series: "Franklin - A Turtle Takes Over the World")
  • Fudukazi (Saga of South African Mythology)
  • Gamera (monster of a Japanese feature film series of the same name)
  • Harriet (oldest tortoise in the world)
  • Harry (one of the first Galapagos tortoises collected by Darwin)
  • Josie (character by Sascha Grammel)
  • Cassiopeia (Book: "momo“)
  • Leonardo (comic: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
  • Mack (Book: "Yertle, the Turtle “)
  • Master Splinter (comic: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, foster father of the turtles)
  • Michelangelo (comic: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
  • Morla (Book: "the never ending Story“)
  • Mudface (Movie: "dr dolittle“)
  • Nesaja (piece: "Tabaluga“)
  • Raphael (comic: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
  • Turtle-like Pokemon: Shiggy, Squirtle, Alolan Geowaz, Galapaflos, Geowaz, Kamalm, Kamehaps, Karippas, Pottrott, Qurtel, Schillok, Tortunator, Turbotok
  • Schnappi (famous German snapping turtle)
  • Squirt (Movie: "Find Nemo“)
  • Mock Turtle (Book: "Alice in Wonderland“)
  • Timothy the Tortoise (British military mascot)
  • Toby (Movie: “Disney's: Robin Hood”)
  • Tom (one of the first Galapagos tortoises collected by Darwin)
  • Verne (Movie: "Through the hedge“)
  • Yertle (Book: "Yertle, the Turtle“)
Name your darling after one of the cool turtles from the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".

Tip: Of course, you can also name your darling after another character from film or literature. How about, for example, the dragon "Toothless" from "How to Train Your Dragon" or "Urmel" from "Urmel from the Ice"? The possibilities are endless and not limited to the turtle universe.

Funny Turtle Names

However, the names do not always have to be well-known or popular. Sometimes they are just funny, especially puns with the term "turtle" in all languages are very popular. But also other animal names, everyday objects or even names of food invite you to smile about your turtle name:

  • Aristurtle
  • bobble
  • Bumblebee
  • chili
  • torque
  • fish rolls
  • Fluffy
  • Mr Schildrich
  • biscuit
  • kiwi
  • Littlefoot
  • dandelion
  • marble
  • pancakes
  • Schildegard
  • tortoiseshell
  • Schildtrud
  • grist
  • Shelby
  • sheldon
  • shelly
  • sock
  • Speedy
  • sushi
  • Tororo
  • tortelli
  • tortellini
  • Tortuga
  • Turty
"Mr. Schildrich" and "Schildegard" love their excursions.

Tip: You are, of course, completely free in your choice of name. From food to footballers to household items, anything you like is allowed. If that's not why we couldn't inspire you, just think about what you like. Saying this name to your turtle will definitely make you happy.

frequently asked Questions

Are there names I can't give my turtle?

No, basically everything is allowed. All that matters is that you like the name. You should only make sure that the name does not make you too uncomfortable in the presence of third parties.

What are the most popular turtle names?

When it comes to gender-neutral names, Morla tops the list. When it comes to female turtle names, Hilde leads the race, while when it comes to male turtle names, Paul leads the way.

Can I change the name of my turtle afterwards?

Yes this is not a problem. Unlike dogs, for example, turtles do not recognize their names. You will therefore not even notice a subsequent name change.

Does my turtle answer its name?

No. Turtles have rather poor hearing and therefore do not respond to their name. However, the turtle may move towards you due to the ground tremors we humans cause when we approach it. But that has nothing to do with calling her name.

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