Pet tortoise names can be hard to come up with. I’ve asked many people what they would name their tortoise, and the responses are always something like: “I don’t know, whatever”. or “I haven’t thought about it yet.” This is exactly why pet tortoise owners need help in naming their new pet. I will provide you with helpful tips for choosing a good name for your tortoise.
Why is it important to name your pet tortoise?
In the past, it was common for pet owners to name their animals based on its appearance or the sounds it made. Today, naming pets is more strategic and there are a variety of reasons.
- Name your pet tortoise to identify it. This is especially important if you own over one tortoise. Tortoises look similar and with so many species available, naming your tortoise can be the best way to tell them apart.
- Name your pet tortoise to bond with it. A pet tortoise that has been named will feel like an important part of the family and have a higher chance of getting along well with other members of your household.
- Name your pet tortoise for social media purposes. You can take pictures and videos of your pet tortoise with its name clearly visible, which can increase interest in a page or profile that contains these images.
- Name your pet tortoise for training. If you need to call your tortoise back inside from outside, or from another room, you won’t have any trouble doing so if you’ve given it a unique name that stands out from others in the house.
How to name your pet tortoise?
A pet tortoise is a great addition to any family. However, choosing the right name for your pet tortoise can be a bit of a challenge. A tortoises’ name will stick with it for life so you will want to choose one that fits perfectly. Here are some great tips to help you pick the perfect name.
- Tortoise names should be easy to pronounce and easy to spell.
- Try picking names that have an association with their appearance, color, or personality in order to make it easier for them to identify themselves when they are out and about.
- Keep the name brief but simple in order to avoid confusion. You don’t want your tortoise getting referred to as ‘Bob’ by one person and ‘Robert’ by another; it’s better just to stick with Bob and avoid the confusion altogether!
- No unusual spellings. Try not to use any nicknames or creative spellings when naming your tortoise. Stick with traditional spelling of names because this makes them easier for other people to remember.
- Is there any significance in the way your tortoise arrived in your life? Was he (or she) a gift? A rescue? Name him after the person who gave him to you or the person who saved his life!
- One of the most important aspects of naming your tortoise is how much time and effort you will put into research. Tortoises can live long lives (25+ years), so the name will have to be something that appeals to you now, but also something that you’ll still get enjoyment out of years down the road.
- Go through all the names available. There are many websites that offer lists of suitable names for your pet tortoise. This can allow you to have an ample list from which you can draw from when thinking about what to call your pet tortoise.
- Once you have chosen your pet tortoise’s name, go over it with them a few times in order for them to get used to hearing it spoken aloud. Then, whenever you need to call for your little guy or girl, ensure you say their entire name instead of just their nickname so that they can come running.
Cute, Funny and memorable male tortoise names
- Arnold
- Aquaman
- Hercules
- Balthazar
- Earl
- Elvis
- Carlos
- Fred
- Sid
- Spike
- Albert
- Al
- Alfie
- Bear
- Beau
- Billi
- Bones
- Boomer
- Buddy
- Calvin
- Casper
- Chico
- Clint
- Cody
- Darth Vader
- Dino
- Drake Bell
- Eddie
- Edgar
- Fonzie
- Frankenstein
- Jack
- Jax
- Jasper
- Jerry Springer
- John Wayne
- JoJo
- Joey
- Kobe
- Liam
- Lionel
- Manny
- Mickey
- Nathan
- Pablo
- Pee Wee Herman
- Prince
- Rollo Tomasi
- Rocky
- Thor
Cute, Funny and memorable female tortoise names
- Aurora
- Bella
- Beatrice
- Bethany
- Betsy
- Betty
- Babu
- Bibi
- Bobby
- Cindy
- Clara
- Cleo
- Calypso
- Dolly Parton
- Dotty
- Dora
- Ebony
- Elvira
- Eve
- Fiona
- Florence
- Ginger
- Gracie
- Hannah Montana
- Honey Boo Boo
- Iris
- Jasmine
- Jenny
- Judy
- Kathryn
- Kitty Kat
- Lola
- Maggie
- Marilyn
- Miss Piggy
- Moira
- Mya
- Olivia
- Pamela
- Pippi
- Victoria
- Rebecca
- Sally
- Jessica
- Samantha
- Scarlett
- Shania Twain
- Stephanie
- Susan
- Vanellope
Conclusions
There you have it, a list of cute and funny tortoise names that you can use to call your little guy or girl. We hope you find this list helpful and will use it to call your baby tortoise home.