How to name a turtle: names for girls and boys (nicknames for land and red-eared)

Choosing a name for a new pet is an important decision that falls on the shoulders of the new owner.

We will analyze the main factors that allow you to make the right choice, and consider possible names for turtles, depending on the species and gender.

Basic Rules and Helping Factors

Unlike warm-blooded animals, turtles are more often guided by unconditioned reflexes. They are ways to remember simple actions, but require more time and diligence on the part of the owner. Despite this feature, nicknames for turtles are no less important than for dogs and cats.

The chosen name makes it easier to communicate with the reptile, which is able to remember the faces of the owners, the time and place of feeding.

IMPORTANT! Central Asian and other land turtles show more abilities than their aquatic counterparts. This is due to the dependence of the herbivore pet on the owner.

When choosing a name for a turtle, pay attention to:

1. 1. Melody. A long name with hissing letters is hard to pronounce on a regular basis. Avoid offensive nicknames that ridicule the dignity of a reptile.
   2. Appearance. Take a break from: a. Size. Majestic names are suitable for large individuals, emphasizing their stateliness (Atlant, Titan, Heinrich, Themis, Rhea, Cleopatra). b. Shell color. An unusual albino can be called Iceberg, Snowball or Avalanche.
   3. Character. A restless and active reptile that cuts through the waters of the pool will suit the nickname Schumacher or Storm.
   4. Habitat. Land reptiles can choose names associated with the earth (Dune, Pebble, Dune).

Nicknames for land and red-eared girls

You can avoid the long deliberations associated with analyzing behavioral characteristics by choosing one of the popular names by letter of the alphabet:

• A – Aisha, Ada;
• B – Bonya, Betsy;
• B – Vega, Wendy;
• D – Gloria, Gretta;
• D – Darcy, Delta;
• E – Eva, Elena;
• Zh – Zhuzha, Geneva;
• Z – Zara, Zita;
• I – Irma, Inga;
• K – Clara, Kylie;
• L – Lora, Lina;
• M – Martha, Margo;
• N – Nika, Care;
• A – Audrey, Oprah;
• P – Peggy, Paula;
• R – Ruby, Rose;
• C – Selena, Sabrina;
• T – Tracy, Tina;
• U – Ursa, Winnie;
• F – Faia, Flora;
• X – Chloe, Helga;
• Ts – Tsyara, Cedra;
• Ch – Chaltee, Chelsea;
• Sh – Shaya, Shiva;
• A – Abby, Alice;
• Yu – Yuta, Yumi;
• I am Java, Jasper.

The presented list can be supplemented with your own options, so its finiteness is determined only by the author’s imagination.

Names for turtle girls can be chosen more painstakingly.

To size

A small reptile can be given the name Bead, Mini or Baby, and the owner of an impressive shell – Stela, Bomb or Ceres (with a hint of one of the largest asteroids).

According to the color of the shell

A green female will be nicknamed Olive, Zelenka or Kiwi, and a yellow one – Zlata, Yantara or Limonka.

The nature

A quiet modest woman can be called Lada, Tisha or Sonya, and her more efficient friend – Fury, Torpedo or Splinter.

By habitat

The red-eared tortoise can be called a name associated with the water element (Wave, Dew, Penka), and the land tortoise – with the earth (Sahara, Gerbil, Terra).

In addition to the suggested options, you can call the turtle girl any other name that comes to mind using:

1. Хобби. A funny nickname can be obtained from your own hobby: Rumba, Api, Samba, Grenka, Palette, Klava.
2. Any movie characters and book characters. Thinking about how to name the turtle, scroll through the names of the characters from the TV series or book you like. Female names from Middle-earth (Arwen, Eowyn, Varda, Indis, Miriel) will add mystery and wisdom to the reptile.
3. historical figures. Use the names of women who changed the world: Marie Curie (first woman to win a Nobel Prize), Ada Lovelace (first programmer), Grace Hopper (developer of the first compiler for programming languages).
4.  Record-breaking turtles. Kantora from Cambodia is recognized as the laziest water turtle. If a pet refuses to leave its house or hides at the bottom of the pool, then you can’t think of a better nickname.

Nicknames for land and red-eared boys

Names for turtle boys can be chosen according to a similar algorithm, based on alphabetic letters:

• A – Archie, Adam;
• B – Barry, Bucks;
• B – Whiskey, Winnie;
• G – Hans, Gray;
• D – Donnie, Darwin;
• E – Euric, Eusei;
• J – Julien, Jora;
• Z – Zeus, Zakhar;
• I – Iris, Icarus;
• K – Carl, Cooper;
• L – Lexus, Leon;
• M – Marty, Mikey;
• N – Nike, Nemo;
• O – Oscar, Opal;
• P – Plato, Pascal;
• R – Richie, Riddick;
• S – Spikey, Cedric;
• T – Thomas, Tyson;
• W – Walt, Wayne;
• F – Falk, Fok;
• X – Harvey, Horace;
• Ts – Caesar, Cephas;
• Ch – Chip, Chucky;
• Sh – Sherwood, Sherlock;
• E – Edwin, Edgar;
• Yu – Julius, Eustace;
• I’m a Yankee, Yarwood.

Good nicknames should describe the pet as accurately as possible, so when choosing a name, pay attention to the following characteristics.

Size

A small turtle can be called Shket, Dwarf or Krosh, and a large male – Muscle, Warrior or Cliff.

Shell color

The boy’s tortoise can be named according to the shape of the drawing on his carapace: Chess Player or Pestrik.

Character

Bog turtles are excellent swimmers, skillfully controlling their tail like a rudder. Because of the agility, the river reptile is often called Buran, Hurricane or Vostrik.

Habitat

A land tortoise can be called a name emphasizing its natural element (Gobi, Sukhovey, Karakum). Red-ears can pick up something from the marine theme: Storm, Sailor, Flurry.

For unusual male names, feel free to use your favorite topics or famous personalities:

1. Хобби. Funny nicknames are obtained from gamers who transfer the usual slang to a pet. Even the banal Dad takes on a completely different meaning, emphasizing the authority of the reptile. If we talk about programmers, then pets with the nickname Linux or Zuhel are already in the category of classics.
2. Any movie characters and book characters. The most popular turtle names belong to the famous quartet with the charming April. Don’t try to stick to full character fit. The name can be borrowed from the funny mouse Pinky or the bold lion cub Simba.
3. historical figures. Interesting names can be taken from sailors: Vespucci, Vasco de Gama, Jacques Yves Cousteau.
4. Record-breaking turtles. The majestic pet can be called Archelon, in honor of the most giant sea turtle. Believers in the magic of names should try the name Jonathan, which belongs to the oldest turtle.

Paired names

When keeping several pets, you can choose paired names depending on gender:

• 2 male – Louis and Vuitton, Twix and Tempo, Chip and Dale, Beavis and Butthead, Batman and Robin;
• 2 females – Gloria and Jeans, Dosya and Fairy, Bounty and Milky, Belka and Strelka, Carrie and Samantha;
• male and female – Kurt and Courtney, Yin and Yang, Adam and Eve, Ozzy and Sharon, Shrek and Fiona.

Nicknames in English

Nicknames in English that characterize the features of a pet are very popular:

• размер – Big and Little, Fat and Skinny, Heavy and Light;
• color and shape – Black and White, Green and Chess, Flat and Stip;
• character – Speedy and Sloley, Sleepy and Harty, Shai and Wayne;
• habitat – Aqua and Land, Rock and Lake, Meadow and River.

The advantage of English nicknames is their versatility, which allows them to be applied to animals of both sexes.

IMPORTANT! Unknown gender is not a problem. If a small age does not make it possible to understand gender, then use any universal nicknames: Yari, Sheba, Sirri, Cleo, Mad, Alfie, Maru.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with names. If the name Maturin (the famous reptile from the universe of the king of horrors) sounds unusual to the ear, but is ideal for a wise pet, then do not hesitate. Remember that it is better to focus on yourself, as the turtles respond to the name only in exceptional cases.