Turtles are aquatic animals that come from oceans.
There are approximately 356 species of turtles living on the land, on all continents on Earth except Antarctica, and in both salt water and fresh water. The greatest number of species occurs in southeastern North America and in South Asia.
They are among the oldest and most primitive groups of reptiles, having evolved millions of years ago.
Turtles spend most of their lives in water. They are adapted for aquatic life, with webbed feet, or flippers, and a streamlined body. Another fact about turtles is that, although turtles can hold their breath for 45 minutes to one hour during routine activity, they normally dive for four to five minutes and resurface to breathe for a few seconds in between dives.
Turtles have a unique feature called the carapace, which is their hard shell. Its role is to protect its vital organs and is made up of chitin. They are known as ectotherms which means that their temperature is regulated by their surroundings. Some species make amazing pets because they are easy to care for.
The most famous names for turtles are Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael from the show 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'. Other popular choices are Shelly or Sheldon after their shell. Other cute names for pet turtles include Shelby, Trixie, Mishell, Sneaky, and Harry and there are many other good names inspired by the Pokémon series as well, like Squirtle, Raichu, and many more names that are waiting for you on the list given below!
With all of the foods and fictional characters for ideas, you have free rein to come up with the cutest and coolest name in the book. Thankfully, there are plenty of ideas to inspire you.
Harry(English origin) is for anyone who is a fan of 'Harry Potter' and would love this male turtle name.
King George(English origin) is mainly used because of the shell present on the body of the turtle.
Sir Hides-a-Lot(English origin) is a very funny name that is used for a tortoise that hides a lot in its shell.
Lady Bertha (English origin) is one of the top funniest names used for pets.
Raichu(English origin) is one of the funny turtle names inspired by a very famous character that evolves from Pikachu.
Coco(English origin) is an abbreviation of chocolate and a common pet name.
Turtle Recall (English origin) is a name inspired by a movie.
Mr Wigglesworth(English origin) is a very cool name.
Finding Nemo(English origin) is one of the top funny names used for turtles.
Goldie(English origin) is a very cute and cool name at the same time.
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Terra(English origin) is also the name of the sci-fi movie, Terra Formars.
Niblet(English origin) meaning ‘a small piece of food’, is a very good name for baby turtles.
Slow-Poke(English origin) is a name highly used for turtles because of their slow movements.
Tommy(English origin) is a very commonly used fun name for pets.
Monet(English origin) is a name of a very famous American actress, Monet Mazur.
Tom and Jerry(English origin) are inspired by the very famous cartoon show, 'Tom and Jerry'.
Sir Lancelot(English origin) is a highly used name in the USA.
Donnashello(English origin) is one of the top funniest names used for tortoises.
Mishell(English origin) is a very good name for female turtles formed by Ms and shell.
Donatello(English origin) is also inspired by the above. Donatello is a character who is a genius.
Pebble(English origin) is a very adorable name.
Melvin(English origin) is also the name of an American biochemist, Melvin Calvin.
Ruby(English origin) is a name taken from ruby diamond.
Chip and Dale (English origin), do you remember these adorable chipmunks from your childhood? Then you could want to name your tortoises after them!
Abra(English origin) is one of the pet turtle names inspired by the 'Pokémon' Abra who is very lazy.
Skittles(English origin) is inspired by the skittles candy.
Sheldon(English origin) is another common name used for turtles.
Boxer(English origin) is a very thrilling and short name, especially for male turtles.
Doodle(English origin) is a very famous and cute name for male turtle pets.
Donnashello(English origin) is one of the most famous names for turtles.
Ivy(English origin) is a very short and cool name for your best pet.
Yertle(English origin) is inspired by a book by Dr. Sues, ‘Yertle The Turtle And The Other Stories’.
Bolt(English origin) is inspired by the movie 'Bolt' which is an adventure anime movie.
Popeye(English origin) is inspired by the fictional character, Popeye.
Leonardo(English origin) is inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’s brave leader who is named after Leonardo Da Vinci.
Eddie(English origin) is a very adoring turtle name.
Snappy(English origin) is a very short and cool name for a baby boy turtle.
Kooper(English origin) might be inspired by the car, Mini Cooper.
Zippy(English origin) is a very commonly used name.
Sadie(English origin) is a very cute name.
Chica(English origin) is a very endearing name for female turtles.
Bonnie(English origin) is a very cute girlish name.
Ms. Turt (English origin) is an abbreviation name for turtles.
Pokey(English origin) is one of the pet turtle names which is the abbreviation of 'Pokémon'.
Peek-a-Boo(English origin) is a very funny as well as a cute name.
Trixie(English origin) is a very appealing turtle's name for a girl turtle.
Golem(English origin) is inspired by a rock and ground type of 'Pokémon'.
Turbo(English origin) is one of the very funny name ideas.
George Shelly(English origin) is a highly used fun name for turtles.
Wartotle(English origin) is inspired by the 'Pokémon' series and is a very cute name.
Cherry(English origin) is a very cute and short name for a girl turtle.
Leonardo Raphael(English origin) is a very unique name for a red-eared slider.
King Tut(English origin) is a name apt for a small tortoise baby boy.
Flippy(English origin) is a very cool name.
Nugget(English origin) is a very cute turtle's name.
Toby(English origin) is a very short and fun name for your pet red-eared slider.
Penny(English origin) meaning ‘a small sum of money’, is a very cute name.
Tic Tac Turtle(English origin) might be inspired by tic tac candy.
Michelangelo(English origin) is inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' character who is goofy.
Sneak(English origin) is a good name for turtles.
Sloth(English origin) is an animal known for its slow movements.
Raphael(English origin) is a fun name for a pet turtle who is very tough.
Duke(English origin) is a very royal name.
Oscar(English origin) is one of the top cool names for famous turtles.
Shelly(English origin) is a funny name used mostly for girl tortoises for the beauty of their shell.
Speedy Scooter(English origin) is a funny name because it contrasts the natural speed of tortoises. Speedy Scooter is a name that will crush all other name ideas you could think of.
Squirtle(English origin) is one of the funny turtle names inspired by 'Pokémon'.
Doris(English origin) is also the name of a famous American actress, Doris Day.
Dr Seuss(English origin) is one of the topmost names used for tortoise pets.
Jade(English origin) is one of the top cool names used for tortoises.
Kung Fu Panda(English origin) is a turtle name inspired by the movie.
