Best 250+ Funny Turtle Names for Your New shelled Friend

Are you adopting a pet but can’t think of a unique name for your new shelled friend? Choosing the right name can be tricky—especially when you want something playful, original, and full of personality. That’s where funny turtle names come in! Whether your turtle is slow, sassy, or full of unexpected energy, a humorous name adds charm and brings their quirky nature to life.

In this complete list you will find a variety of funny name ideas for turtles and tortoises—male, female, aquatic, or land-based. From pun-filled picks and pop culture references to cute food-themed names, there’s something here for every kind of turtle. Get ready to smile, chuckle, and maybe even laugh out loud as you scroll through the best names ever given to turtles!

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Top Funniest Turtle Name Ideas

Got a turtle and need a funny name? We’ve got you covered! Here are some of the funniest tortoise names. Some are silly, some are clever. While a few names are easy to understand, others make more sense when you say them out loud a couple of times — that’s when they get really funny. Perfect for any turtle, big or small. Scroll down to check out a list of funny turtle names, given by pet parents who clearly had a sense of humor:

Sir Hides-a-Lot
Turt Reynolds
Shellshock Holmes
Shelldon Cooper
Lord of the Shells
Crushinator
Turtleneck Jr.
Speedy Gonzalez
Leonardo DiTurtlo
Ninja Nibbler
Snapchat
Slowpoke Supreme
Turbo the Turtle
Tank the Tortoise
Yurtle the Turtle
Shellvis Presley
The Green Gobbler
Bitey McSlowface
Shelldemort
Captain Crunch
Myrtle the Turtle
Shellebrity
Pokey Pete
Shellby
Hard Hat Harry
Slimeball
Turt McFluffin
Chompzilla
Squirtle
Turt-a-lini
Flippers
Hardshell Hank
Boopster
Tofu the Turtle
Shellstation Zebra
Slothzilla
The Great Slowdini
Dwayne “The Turt” Johnson
Lugnut
Shellshock
Crabby Patty
Mister Waddles
Waffles
Pebble Popper
Snappy Dappy Doo
Chomp Chomp
Toes Malone
Snoozy Boots
Jabba the Turt
SwagShell

Funny Male Turtle Names

Plenty of funny names are great for a guy turtle. If you’ve got a charming small boy and want to give him a name that stands out, this list of funny boy turtle names is just what you need. Whether your turtle is grumpy, goofy, or gracefully slow, these witty but masculine name idea will make you smile:

Shellton John
Sir Hides-a-Lot
Turt Reynolds
Slowpoke
Leonardo da Turtle
Snapzilla
Turbo (Ironically)
Terry the Tank
Shelldon
Speedy McCreep
Donatello (because Ninja Turtle)
Franklinstein
Hardtop Harry
Moss Boss
Lugnut
Waffles
Slothy Joe
Captain Crawl
Turtleneck
Bumpy Bob
Mudslide Mike
Cranky Carl
Tofu the Tough
Squirtleman
Gumball
Tortellini Tony
Snappy Doodle
Larry the Lounge Lord
Mister Meander
Chillzilla

Funny Female Turtle Names

Girl turtles and funny names go hand in hand. If your new pet turtle is a sassy queen, a sweet little diva, or simply the slowest starlet you’ve ever met, she deserves a name that’s both adorable and hilarious. These funny names with a feminine twist are great choices for a female turtles:

Shelloncé
Turtina Turner
Princess Slowpoke
Diva of the Pond
Crawly Rae Jepsen
Shelle Monroe
Slaychelle
Lola the Loafer
Miss Waddlesworth
Lady Shellington
Turtella
Snappy Cupcake
Glitter Shell
Bubbles
Pebbles the Paddler
Fifi Flip-Flop
Marshmallow Crawl
Wiggles the Wonder
Tootsie Turtoise
Silly Sally Shell
Shelly Belly
Queenie Crawl
Jellybean Jane
Turtini Martini
Lil’ Miss Snap
Wanda Wobble
Coconut
Sprinkles
Puddles
Toodles
Lady Gaga-riturtle
Serenita
Velvet Shell
Myrtle the Girdle
Duchess Drift

Humorous Pet Names for Turtles

Many pet owners draw inspiration from human baby names, popular dog names, and pet rabbit names. But don’t worry — you’ll find the perfect name for your turtle or tortoise right here. This section is all about humorous names for pet turtles that turn your shelled sidekick into the comedian of the house. These names tap into the slow, goofy charm that makes turtles one of the most entertaining pets around:

Shellvis Presley
Sir Crawls-a-Lot
Turtley McTurtleface
Hard Shell Harry
Shellebrity
Creepachu
Zoomie (Ironically)
Shelldorado
Loaf With Legs
Speed Bump
Mrs. Wiggles
Sir Slowsworth
TacoShell
Wanderella
Napoleon Shellapart
Tortie the Tardy
Button (because…slow and cute!)
Couch Potato Jr.
Slothzilla
Turtleneck Tina
Bubbles (for irony)
Captain Plod
Shellybean
Hobble Queen
Mozy Moo

Pop Culture Inspired Turtle Names

Pop culture has given us some of the most iconic turtle names of all time. From movies to video games, TV shows to comics, turtles have quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) taken center stage. So why not give your turtle a name that connects with millions of fans?

This list of pop culture inspired turtle names pulls from cartoons, superhero franchises, and classic films — names that are instantly recognizable, funny, and packed with nostalgia:

Leonardo
Donatello
Michelangelo
Raphael
Ninja Niblet
Shellangelo
Donutello
Turt Ninja
Crush
Squirt
Franklin
Tuck & Roll
Shelldon
ranklin the Turtle
Shelly the Sidekick
SuperTurtle (from DC Comics)
Koopa
Bowser Jr.
Shellebrity Hulk
BatTurtle
Spidey Shells
Captain AmeriCrawl
Turtvenger
Bowser
Koopa Troopa
Shellshock 3000
TurboTurtle
Yoshi
TurtTok
Slowvid-19
Hard Shell Hype

Cute & Silly Tortoise Names

Not all funny names have to be loud or dramatic — some are just plain cute. If your turtle or tortoise has that extra squishy charm, or if you’re naming a tiny baby turtle, these cute and silly turtle names are the perfect match:

Bubbles
Wiggles
Nibbles
Tippy
Scoots
Bloopie
Toodles
Doodle Shell
Pip
Boop
Pebbles
Jellybean
Tiny Tank
Sprout
Dotty
Lil’ Shell
Crawlie
Smidge
Gumball
Waffle
Muffin
Honeybuns
Snugglebug
Toffee
Churro
Fluffy Shell
Sweet Pea
Sugar Snap
Cinnamon Roll
Twinkie
Flip Flop
Skippy Dippy
Turtie McFlirtie
Boop Snoot
Snappy Tappy
Hoppy Poppy
Bop Bop
Squishy McFishy
Snuzzle Puzz
Zippy Zappy

Hilarious Turtle Pun Names

If you love wordplay, you’re going to shell-ebrate this section. Turtle pun names are clever, goofy, and just plain brilliant. Whether you’re naming a wise old tortoise or a tiny baby snapper, these pun-filled names are guaranteed to get laughs every time you say them out loud.

This list includes famous-name mashups, slow-motion wordplays, and creative twists on turtle traits like shells, crawling, and water-loving habits:

Shellvis Presley
Turt Cobain
Leonardo DiShellrio
Hardshell Harry Potter
Slowbama
Dwayne “The Turt” Johnson
Kanye Shellst
Oprah Shellfrey
Billie Shellish
Shellena Gomez
Sir Hides-a-Lot
Turtally Awesome
Shellraiser
Crawlopatra
Turtleneck Jr.
Snapchat
Shell Shocked
Crawl Me Maybe
Turtle Recall
Slomo Sapien
Tsunami Turt
Shelly McFloat
Shellebration Station
Rippletide
The Slowstreamer
Shelldown Mode
Wave Rider
Snappy Waters
Pondzilla
Marina the Mean Green Machine
Snurt (Snail + Turtle)
Turtacus
Crawlzilla
Shellstorm
Slidertide
Flopzilla
Shellorado
Turtwiggle
Mister Slowmotion
Sheldon the Slow Dancer

Food-Inspired Turtle Names

If you’re someone who frequents local restaurants, watches cooking shows non-stop, and loves to whip up culinary masterpieces, these foodie turtle names might be just what you need. Maybe it’s the contrast between a slow-moving reptile and fast food — either way, if your turtle is cute enough to eat (figuratively, of course!), these food-inspired names will give you a chuckle every time: