When naming your pet turtle, you want every member of the family to love his name. What better place to gain inspiration than from a popular kids' movie? Through the years, turtles have played all kinds of characters: brave, cowardly, slow, fast and everything in between. Check out this list for a few ideas to dub your pet.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
No list of movie turtle names would be complete without Tinseltown's brightest turtle stars. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles also have names from the great artists of history, names that can make your pet turtle seem very refined. Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello or Rafael are all classic names. Such a name may even get family members interested in learning more about the original famous owner of their pet's name.
Crush from "Finding Nemo"
Remember Crush, the surfer-dude turtle that led Nemo to Australia in "Finding Nemo"? A turtle named for him is sure to be popular with Pixar fans everywhere. You can also practice your hang-ten lingo when calling your pet.
Master Oogway from "Kung Fu Panda"
Kids and adults can giggle sharing the name of a pet turtle named Master Oogway. In "Kung Fu Panda," Master Oogway was an elderly, wise kung fu master. A turtle with his name may have some extra self-defense skills you do not see coming!
Toby Turtle from "Robin Hood"
The oldest character on this list, Toby Turtle appeared in the 1973 Disney film "Robin Hood." Toby is a fairly minor character who often retreats into his shell at the sign of trouble, but he has a catchy name.
If Toby is tiny or ticklish, you can add some more alliteration to his name with nicknames!There are all kinds of sources of inspiration for naming your pet turtle, but these turtle names should get you off to a good start. With the name of a famous turtle character, just think of the exciting deeds your pet turtle can accomplish.