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Turtle Name Generator

Wise, Ironic and Punny Names for Pet Turtles and Tortoises

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    How the Turtle Name Generator works

    This turtle name generator gives names for turtles and tortoises: ironic speed names such as Speedy and Usain, wise old names such as Methuselah and Master Oogway, puns such as Tortellini and Shelvis, and Renaissance artists in honour of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

    How the turtle name generator picks names

    Turtles and tortoises bring out two kinds of joke: names about speed, Speedy, Flash, Usain, and names about age and wisdom, since tortoises can live past one hundred. Shell puns form a third family, Shelly, Shelvis, Tortellini, and many owners pick one of the four Ninja Turtles, or another Renaissance artist for a fifth. Turtles in films, from Crush to Master Oogway, are also popular.

    Naming a pet that may outlive you

    Many pet tortoises live fifty to one hundred years, and they are often passed down in families, so a dignified name is worth considering. Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise on St Helena, is believed to be over one hundred and ninety years old. A name like Methuselah or Agatha will still suit a tortoise in old age.

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    FAQ

    What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise?

    Tortoises live on land and have domed shells and sturdy legs, while turtles spend most of their time in water and have flatter shells and webbed or flipper feet. Terrapins live in fresh or brackish water.

    What are popular turtle names?

    Popular turtle names include Shelly, Speedy, Leonardo, Donatello, Crush, Tank, Squirt and Franklin. Ironic speed names and Ninja Turtle names are the two most common themes.

    How long do pet tortoises live?

    Many pet tortoises live fifty to eighty years, and some species live well over a hundred. Red-eared sliders and other turtles often live twenty to forty years, so a name should be one you can live with.

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