How to Say “Squidward” in French

By Curtis Jeremiah • Updated October 6, 2026

Carlo

In French, the name of the character Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants is Carlo.

This phrase is the name used for the character Squidward in the French version of the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants.

Did you know?

While the English name is a pun on 'squid', the French name Carlo is a purely human name that provides no hint of his identity as a cephalopod.
The name Carlo follows a localization trend in French dubbing where quirky or descriptive English names are replaced with conventional, often Mediterranean-sounding, human names.
In French, the character's name loses all connection to his cephalopod identity, making it harder for a new viewer to guess his species without seeing him.

Example conversation

Two friends are talking about their favorite cartoons.

Chloé

Quel est ton personnage préféré ?
Who is your favorite character?
Lucas

C'est Carlo, parce qu'il est drôle.
It's Squidward, because he is funny.
Chloé

Ah bon ? Je trouve qu'il est méchant.
Really? I think he is mean.
Lucas

C'est justement ça qui est amusant !
That's exactly what is funny!

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Curtis Jeremiah

Bonjour! I'm Curtis, the guy behind all these educative and rich posts on French language expressions. I'm French by heart, constantly exploring the vast array of linguistic treasures my beloved language offers. My interests aren’t limited to linguistics though - I adore my cat, enjoy a good cocktail, love playing video games and am always ready to climb a boulder. Add a fascination for social studies, a passion for the beautiful game of basketball (Allez LeBron!), and a penchant for expressing love, complements, and casual conversations en Français. Learning is fun, n'est-ce pas?

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