What are grandparents nicknames?

Traditional Grandmother Names

Gammy or Gamma or Gams.
Gram or Grams.
Gramma.
Grammy or Grammie.
Grandma or Grandmaw.
Grandmama.
Grandmom.
Grandmother.

What are cool grandparent names?

50 Grandma Names

Memaw. This unique name for grandma is popular in the southern United States!
Nanny. Much like the popular nanny Mary Poppins, this is a perfect name for a grandma who is sensible and sweet.
Nonna. This quirky name means “grandma” in Italian.
Bubbe.
Abuela.
Glamma.
Lovey.
Lola.

What is the other name of grandparents?

Numerous other variants exist, such as Gramp, Gramps, Grampa, Grandpap, Granda, Grampy, Granddad, Granddaddy, Grandpappy, Pop(s), Pap, Papa, Pappy, and Pawpaw for grandfather; Grandmom, Grandmama, Grama, Granny, Gran, Nanny, Nan(a), Mammaw, Meemaw and Grammy for grandmother. Gogo can be used for either, etc.

What are cute grandpa names?

17 Cute Names for Grandpas Every Generation Will Love

of 18. Gramps. It’s hard not to love an American classic like this one.
of 18. Grampy. You could spell it as Grampie if you prefer, or go with the surprisingly common Grumpy.
of 18. Geepa.
of 18. Baba.
of 18. Grand-pére.
of 18. Pépé
of 18. Opa.
of 18. Nonno.

What do Irish call grandparents?

Ireland (Gaelic) While maimeó anddaideó are the words used to address a grandmother or grandfather, there are a few different words for grandparents in Irish. For example, there are máthair chríona, which translates to “wise mother,” and athair críonna which translates to “wise father.”

What do Southerners call their grandfathers?

Southerners don’t seem to need as much variety in their grandfather names. Pawpaw or PawPaw and Papa or PaPa are the most common choices, as well as the classic Grandpa or Grandpaw.

What is slang for Grandpa?

Grandpa or Papa are often shortened to Gramps, Pop, Pap, G-Pa, Poppy or Grandaddy.

What are Scottish grandparents called?

Scottish: In Scottish Gaelic, the word for grandpa is “Seanair,” but other commonly used Scottish grandfather names include “Grandad” and “Grandpa.”

What is the Viking word for grandfather?

avus
avus, avunculus ‘grandfather,’ ‘ancestor,’ ‘uncle’ (cf.

What do Irish call their grandparents?

Irish names for grandparents have not been widely adopted by the non-Irish, as the German Oma or the Italian Nonna have been, probably due to the difficulties of spelling and pronunciation. In fact, most Irish children call their grandmothers Granny, Grandma, or Nana, sometimes spelled Nanna.

What are some good nicknames for grandparent names?

Nicknames From Grandparent Name Books Toot: A grandfather who wanted to honor a friend from Hawaii chose the name Tutu Kane, but the grandchildren soon shortened it to Tutu and then to Toot. Bubba and Bama: A couple of grandparents were thrilled when their grandson started using Bubba and Bama as their grandparent names.

What do you call your grandparents in India?

— Maria M. Being of Indian origin, we called both sets of grandparents Dada, which means grandfather, and Dadi, which means grandmother. Though both my kids call their maternal grandparents Nana, which means grandpa, and Nani, which means grandma. Their paternal grandparents are called Dada and Dadi.

What do you call a grandparent who is a trombone player?

Oompa: A grandson who couldn’t quite pronounce Grandpa called his grandpa Oompa, which just happened to be perfect since the grandfather was a professional trombone player. Suggy: A grandmother who always called her granddaughter Sugar Plum or Suggy had the favor returned when her granddaughter started called her Suggy.

Can a grandchild call a grandparent an Oompa?

Yes, a grandparent name that a grandchild invents can be extra precious. Oompa: A grandson who couldn’t quite pronounce Grandpa called his grandpa Oompa, which just happened to be perfect since the grandfather was a professional trombone player.