Grandparent names

[jdb in AZ]

Our young grandson started calling us Gummy and Guppy. The names have nothing to do with my teeth, or DH's size. The names stuck, and we actually like them better than grandma and grandpa.

 

[soccerdad72]

My wife’s side, they were Papa and Nana (FIL passed many years ago, however). My parents are Grandma and Grandpa.

Growing up, I recall calling my Dad’s stepmom (his father’s second wife - his mother died when he was a teenager) Grandma (last name) and my Mom’s mother was “Plain Grandma” (as in no need to use a last name, just plain Grandma)

 

[PrincessShmoo]

What and how did your grandfathers (whether you or your kids) get called?

Grandad
Grandpa
Grampa Jack

 

[Deb]

my mother had a Zayde. Her other grandfather passed before she was born. I don't know what my father might have called his one grandfather who passed when my father was 3, the other one had passed away well before he was born.
Both of my sets of grandparents were grandma and grandpa. Pronounced without the d by me. But since one set lived 5 blocks away and the other set many states away, in practice the out of state ones were often referred to as "grandma and grandpa in ..." name of state when we were talking about them

 

[fla4fun]

Ours were
Granddaddy and Grandmother
Grammie and PawPaw

 

[Dan Murphy]

Marie and I are Nana and Papa to all our grandkids, Natalie's and Vince's kids. The other sets of grandparents are/were Grandma and Grandpa. Easy to know which people are being referred to in conversations.

 

[AustinTink]

Congrats to your family, Sam. I’ve always been partial to “Gramps”. Goes well with your wife’s choice. Nana and Gramps.

We had a “Gramps” in our family and he was quite the character. We retired the name with him because no one could fill those shoes.

 

[AppleDumpling]

I had two Grandmas and two Grandpas. Was close to all of them into adulthood. If we needed to specify (among my sibllings and parents), we’d refer to them as Grandma or Grandpa Lastname. There were no issues. My parents followed suit and were also Grandma and Grandpa. DH’s mom is called Nana, following the tradition in his family. (No grandfathers on that side.)

No grandkids for us yet, but DH and I will likely be Grandma and Grandpa as well. I’m not inclined to choose anything else, but to each their own. Congratulations Sam and Mrs. Sam!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Congratulations Sam and to your wife. My own late beloved Grandparents (Grandma and Grandpa) meant everything to me. You and your wife will positively impact your future Grandkids lives too.

 

[leebee]

I have a friend who is called "Ganky" by his grandkids as that's what the oldest started calling him instead of Grampa.

Can someone enlighten me on the pronunciation of "Gigi?" Is it 'gee-gee' (like G-G) or giggy?

 

[sam_gordon]

I have a friend who is called "Ganky" by his grandkids as that's what the oldest started calling him instead of Grampa.

Can someone enlighten me on the pronunciation of "Gigi?" Is it 'gee-gee' (like G-G) or giggy?

I think "gee gee".

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Hug dear Lee. I think it is Gee Gee. I have known 5 Gigi's. Two late church friends who were Great-Great Grandmother's. Two of the others were a childhood friend and years later a teacher coworker. Lastly, Gigi #5, the first in my life was my Grandpa's black poodle who passed away I believe at 18 when I was 6. My beloved Grandpa's name was appropriately enough for this thread, Sam