While most Tortles grow up near water, once they become of age, they find that they want to travel and learn more about the world. Tortles are large, turtle-like creatures that stand on two legs. While they may seem slow, many are capable fighters and adventures.
Tortles are hatched from eggs and begin life on all fours. Tortle parents normally have children when they are nearly dead of old age. This means that Tortles need to teach their offspring as much as possible before their time is up. After that, the newborn Tortle must fend for themself until they come of age at fifteen.
Tortles may be given a name at birth, but most will choose a name for themselves. Additionally, they may at any point choose to change their name for whatever reason. Tortles like names that are simple and gender-neutral, but some may use names that are influenced by their travels.
Good Tortle Names
Tortles enjoy the simple things, so often their names reflect that. Some are simple one to two syllable names, others may be based on nature. Since Tortles choose their names, the reasons why a particular name is chosen is endless. Matched with the fact that Tortles don’t use family names gives them the freedom to pick whatever name they like.
- Tebu
- Mana
- Gog
- Plelbud
- Ji
- Hal
- Jazlull
- Sky
Kanlur
Though her parents died sooner than they had anticipated, she was still able to learn to use their short bow with careful precision.
- Tulip
- Paté
- Nortle
- Ini
- Yulbic
River
When miraculously saved from rapid waters, he felt the presence of the Goddess Eldath. Since then, he dedicated his life to protecting that which almost took his.
- Zuwal
- Denqill
- Kole
- Quott
- Lolbatt
Deku
While most are given spears and bows to survive, she was only left a pile of dusty books, but once she finally understood what was written, she no longer needed to beg for food.
- Enan
- Latt
- Quip
- Plalec
Wise Tortle Names
Ironically, Tortles only tend to live for around 50 years. Despite this short life, many come off as wise sages. This is due to their innate desire to see as much of the world as they can before it is time to have children of their own.
- Ubo
- Kolock
- Xopa
- Willow
- Olo
- Ennid
- Godot
- Gaze
Xutt
He found the immortality he thought he wanted, but when he watched as all those around him, including his children, he realized it was more of a curse.
- Qi
Funny Tortle names
Since Tortles have no strong commitment to their names, many may choose strange names while traveling the world. These names are normally picked in jest, but some may keep them for long periods before changing them again.
- Hungry
- Lop
- Frog
- Sloth
- Shelldon
- Meh
- Hermit
- Vegetarian
Raphael
Known for his stealth and skill with daggers, something about the name Raphael felt oddly fitting.
- Sunny
Tortle Village Names
There comes a point in every Tortles life to go and travel the world. However, Tortles also tend to have small settlements scattered around for socializing and trading. Most Tortles would never consider these places home, but rather as places to meet others of their kind.
- Meadow
- Peakeak
- Shishi
- Ahoyhoy
- Youx You
- Swamp
- Enena
- Raftata
- Fox Hideout
- Ali Axin
- Xorzol
- Seaside
- Big Shell
- Other Home
- Varala
- Quiloqui
- Hapa Hapa
- Tete AKA Tortle Town
- White Cliff
- Dututo
If you feel like you need to slow things down for your next campaign, consider trying out a Tortle character. The best part about picking a Tortle name is that there is no commitment to keep it forever.
I hope this gave you new ideas for your Tortle character’s name, as well as a name for a Tortle village. Feel free to leave your thoughts and names in the comments below! Thanks for reading.
