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Spanish turtle names: ideas for girls, boys and unisex
Spanish names for water turtles and tortoises: girls, boys, unisex, from movies and cartoons, and funny names for a pet that is anything but fast.
How to choose the name
- With many turtles it is hard to tell boy from girl: a unisex name is a safe bet.
- Turtles live many years: choose a name you will still like when it's big.
- Their calm and their shell inspire funny names like Turbo or Rayo (lightning).
- Turtles don't answer to their name like a dog does: the name is mostly for you and your family.
Spanish names for boy, girl and unisex turtles
Boys
- Manuelito
- Tortugo
- Pancho
- Ramón
- Don Lento (Mr. Slow)
- Benito
- Gaspar
- Tobías
- Teodoro
- Aquiles (Achilles)
- Bruno
- Lucas
- Rocco
- Sebastián
- Leonardo
Girls
- Manuelita
- Tuga
- Perla (pearl)
- Esmeralda (emerald)
- Margarita (daisy)
- Rosita (little rose)
- Doña Tortu (Mrs. Turtle)
- Clementina
- Gertrudis
- Tula
- Coral
- Lupe
- Petra
- Frida
- Olivia
Unisex
- Kiwi
- Turbo
- Rayo (lightning)
- Coco (coconut)
- Oliva (olive)
- Tortu
- Pistache (pistachio)
- Pepino (cucumber)
- Lima (lime)
- Bambú (bamboo)
- Musgo (moss)
- Mochi
Names for baby turtles and funny names
Baby and small turtles
- Bolita (little ball)
- Botón (button)
- Chícharo (pea)
- Frijolito (little bean)
- Pulga (flea)
- Garbancito (little chickpea)
- Tortuguita (little turtle)
- Canica (marble)
- Gotita (little drop)
- Semilla (seed)
Funny
- Ya Merito (almost there)
- Al Rato (later)
- Sin Prisa (no rush)
- Cámara Lenta (slow motion)
- Siesta (nap)
- Casco (helmet)
- Caparazón (shell)
- Tortillita (little tortilla)
- Fórmula Uno (Formula One)
- Speedy
Frequently asked questions
- What do I name my turtle if I don't know if it's a boy or a girl?
- A unisex name: Kiwi, Turbo, Coco (coconut), Oliva (olive) or Pistache (pistachio) work for either.
- What is Manuelita?
- Manuelita la Tortuga is a famous children's song from Argentina known across Latin America: a classic name for a girl turtle.
- Do turtles know their name?
- Not like a dog or a cat. They can get used to your voice and presence, but the name is mostly for you and your family.
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