Looking for cute and unique nickname ideas for grandma? Here are a ton to get you inspired!
Becoming a grandparent is a big deal. A part of that is choosing the name that your grandkids will call you!
This was a hot topic and one of much contention in our family. Our mothers both delayed picking a name until our son was over 1 year old – they just couldn’t decide.
Eventually he got old enough to talk and recognize names and they were forced to pick.
I get it – you don’t really get to pick a name as a mom, and your actual name isn’t picked by you either. Its not often you get to name yourself!
Here are the best nicknames for a Great-Grandma!
Here are some great ideas for Grandma nicknames to inspire you as you go on your Grandmother name picking journey!
Nicknames for Grandma
Traditional Grandma nick names
- Grandma
- Grandmama
- Granny
- MawMaw
- Grams
- Nana
Modern “Cool” Grandmother names
- Mimi
- Gigi
- Gramma
- Gama
- Gran
- Glam-ma
Grandma names from other cultures
Note: It’s best to stick to Grandma names from your own heritage or culture or that you have a specific connection to.
- Yiayia (Greek)
- Nonna (Italian)
- Grand mère (French)
- Abuela (Spanish)
- Farmor (Swedish)
- Bibi (Swahili)
- Obaasan (Japanese)
- Oma (German)
- Vovo (Portugese)
- Babcia (Polish)
- Bubbe (Yiddish)
- Halmoni (Korean)
- Babushka (Russian)
- Nai Nai (Chinese)
- Tatik (Armenian)
- Tutu (Hawaiian)
- Lola (Filipino)
Other Grandmother nickname ideas
- Grammy
- Mema
- Bunny
- Mammy
- Marmee
- Big Mama
- Honey
- Mom mom
- Lovey
- G-mom
- MayMay
- LaLa
- Gabby
- Grammers
- Grancy
- Grand nana
- Meems
- Birdie
- Giggy
- Kitty
- Nonnie
- Yammy
- Coco
- Cookie
- Gam Gam
- Glamma
- Mumsy
- Zaza
- Minny
- Nan
Be sure to check out the best nicknames for a grandfather!
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