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A grandmother is the safety net for most people in the family. If you share a similar special bond with yours, you may want to find some adorable nicknames for grandma. While some women may be wary of becoming grandmothers as it may suddenly make them feel they are getting older, others may be very excited.
Read this post as we bring some cute nicknames for grandma’s. You may read the post to find the one that fits your grandma’s aura and personality the most. It may take some time getting used to being called a grandma, but with the charming antics of the grandchild, she will soon adjust to the new role and nickname for herself.
Key Pointers
- The choice of a nickname for Grandma signifies closeness between an individual and their grandmother.
- Some nicknames that have gained worldwide recognition are Nana, Granny, Oma, and Babushka.
- You can also explore cute and creative options such as Mimi, Nanny-Granny, and Grammie.
- Unusual nicknames for Grandma in various languages include names such as Yia-yia in Greek and Busia in Polish.
Cute Names For Grandma
Lori Stratton, a grandparent, teacher, and writer, shares her experience with nicknames to her as a grandmother, “My first granddaughter was born, and I decided to just be called “Grandma.” But while I reveled in all the newborn cuddles, I couldn’t help but feel like the name “Grandma” just didn’t fit me… I finally decided on “Mimi.” Not because it sounds younger than “Grandma,” even though it really does, but because I personally don’t know anyone else named Mimi. I wanted something special, unique to me. The relationships I have with each of my now three grandchildren are special in that way. Also, I have to admit, I wanted something easy to say and easy to spell. I envisioned crayon drawings with my name scrawled underneath. The name, “Mimi,” afterall, has only two letters to learn (i).”
So, what nickname do you think will please your grandma? Check if one or more of these cute nicknames suit her.
- Grammy
- Big Mom
- Mamaw
- Big Mum
- Grams
- Big Mumma
- Omi
- Big Momma
- Lala
- Honey
- Granny Nanny
- Ki-Ki
- Memaw
- Lovey
- Momo
- Lolly
- Nini
- Ma
- Ouma
- Maw
- Busha
- MawMaw
- Mammy
- MeeMaw
- Marmee
- Mom-Mom
- Gammie
- Moo-Moo
- Grana
- Muffy
- Nectar
- Queenie
- Coco
- Sassy
- Zuzu
- Sugar Mum
- Twinkie
- Sugar
- Granita
- Sweetie
- Zaida
- Sweetheart
- Opa
- Sweetu
- Pippa
- Snuggy
- Luma
- MuMu
- BeeBee
- Peaches
- Birdy
- Moony
- Nans
- Luxie
- Gams
- Grandmo
- Opal
- Dandy
- Pipi
- Moogie
- Zizi
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Hippie Grandma Names
These nicknames are for the free-spirited and cool grandmas with tattoos. If your nan loves to wear hippie clothing and indulges herself in groovy music, then these wisely picked hippie grandma names can best match your requirement to grab her attention.
- Moonbeam
- Bibi
- Stardust
- Bebe
- Rainbow
- Big Mama
- Aurora
- Bobo
- Marvel
- Boo Boo
- Harmony
- Janis
- Meadow
- Karma
- Dayspring
- Cee Cee
- Fable
- Chacha
- Cosmo
- Cookie Factory
- Spirit
- Deeda
- Breeze
- DiDi
- Echo
- Eemaw
- Radiance
- Graham Cracker
- Phoenix
- Honey
- Luna
- Hopie
- Bliss
- Lolli
- Solstice
- Mumssy
- Dreamer
- Mimzy
- Seraphina
- Momzy
- Marmie
- Momsie
- Juniper
- MooMaw
- Zenith
- Mun Mun
- Grema
- Nanni
- Sonnet
- Sunny
- Nova
- Tootsie
- Indigo
- Blossom
- Skye
- Starshine
- Crystal
- Ember
- Saffron
- Marigold
- Feather
- Sage
- Ivy
- Nanas
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Fun Grandma Names
Add a fun factor to your grandma’s name by playing this cool game that trended on social media. To play this game, you need to note all the months and associate each month with a singer’s name.
- Grandma’s Singer Nicknames
- January = Aril Lavigne
- February = Nicki Minaj
- March = Britney Spears
- April = Lady Gaga
- May = Cardi B
- June = Katy Perry
- July = Ellie Goulding
- August = Celine Dion
- September = Taylor Swift
- October = Alicia Keys
- November = Amy Winehouse
- December = Mariah Carey
Now, pick a singer as per your Grandma’s birth month. The nickname should be calculated as “Singer’s Second name” + “Grandma’s first name”, that is, if your grandmother was born in June and her first name is Melissa, then the nickname will be “Perry Melissa.” You can also form a nickname using the names of writers, actors, chefs, etc.
Hipster Grandma Names
Let’s get your grandma rolling on hot wheels, heavy bass, and trendy tattoos. Simply add “Lil” or “Yo” to your grandma’s second name. If grandma’s second name is Sarah, then the nickname will be “Lil Sarah” or “Yo Sarah.”
- Clementine
- Hazel
- Atticus
- Olive
- Lil Grandma
- Jasper
- Beatrice
- Felix
- Yo Grandma
- Matilda
- Grandmummy
- Lil Nan
Hipsters follow the hippy culture. Today, hippy slangs are commonly used on social media platforms. Find a chic hipster grandma name, click a selfie together, and share it on Instagram with #GangsterGrandma.
Modern Names For Grandmother
Our grandparents would have never imagined the world we live in today. Advanced gadgets, apps, games, and entertainment; there’s so much to explore. Here are a few modern nicknames for grandmother.
- Lux
- Angel Mom
- Zara
- Ammu
- Quinn
- Meme Factory
- Granmom
- Gigi
- G-Momma
- G-Ma
- G-Mama
- Belle-ma
- G-Mum
- Nyah
- Zola
- G-Mam
- G-Mom
- Gramlo
- Grand-diva
- G-Madre
- Grampie
- Glam-ma
- Lovel
- Glammy
- Grandeur
- Granny Pie
- Granulo
- Granno
- Vera
- Lovie
- Nola
- Fairy Mother
- Mila
- Instagran
- Zuri
- Mimsy
- Aria
- Nina
- Indie
- TikTok Queen
- Esme
- Queenie
- Cleo
- Pippi
- Juno
- Nyx
- Vella
- Vida
- Nonnaista
- Eco-Granny
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“Grandmother” In Other Languages
Go ethnic or traditional and surprise your nanna with these nicknames for grandma in other languages.
- Ayeeyo – Somali
- Jida – Arabic
- Gjyshja – Albanian
- Avó – Portuguese
- Babushka – Russian
- Bubbe – Yiddish
- Lola – Tagalog, Filipino
- Mamie or Mémé– French-Canadian
- Savta – Hebrew
- Gogo/ Ugogo – Zulu
- Gumbu (maternal) or Babi (paternal) – Dyirbal, the Aboriginal language of Australia
- Babcia – Polish
- Lao Lao (maternal), Nǎinai (paternal) – People’s Republic of China
- Kuia – Māori (New Zealand)
- Nenek – Malay
- Sobo – Japanese
- Yaya – Greek
- Halmeoni – Korean
- Nonna – Italian
- Büyükanne – Turkish
- Nana – Swahili
Quick factIrish Names For Grandma
“Seanmháthair” is the Irish name for granny. It means “old mother” and is commonly used for addressing your mother’s mom. It is also spelled sean mathair, seanmhair, and seanmathair. The other Irish terms for grandma include “Morai’” and “Maimeó.”
Another popular Irish term for grandma is máthair mhór. It means “Great Mother” and people use it to address their grandmother with respect. Ireland holds strong traditional values with its glorious past. The country celebrates Grandparent’s Day on the last Sunday of January each year. Grandparents are honored with gifts on this day. You can also celebrate such a day and even write poems for grandma as a heartfelt gesture.
- “Seanmháthair/ Maimeó/ Móraí/ Máthair mhór
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German Name For Grandma
Germans have formal and informal names for calling grandmothers. Oma is informal, and Grossmutter is formal.
- 99. Oma/ Grossmutter
Spanish Name For Grandma
Abuela is the Spanish name for Grandma. Traditional Spanish grandma nicknames include tita, abbi, and lita.
- Abuela/ Tita/ Abbi/ Lita
French Name For Grandma
The traditional French term for grandmother is Grand-mère. It can be spelled with or without the hyphen. The French avoid addressing their grandmothers as grand-maman, as it is slightly less formal. Here are a few names for grandma in French.
- Grand-mère/ Mamé, Meme, Mémère
The first Sunday of March is celebrated as Grandmothers’ Day in France (Fête des Grand-Mères)
. The celebration started as a commercial event organized by the coffee brand, “Café Grand’Mère.” On this day, people meet and greet their grandmas, and restaurants offer special menus to make the day a memorable one for grandmas. You could also pick out a special day to spend time with your grandma and present her a lovely handwritten note with sweet grandma quotes to make her feel special.
Cute Indian Grandma Names
Indians have a deep spiritual and emotional bonding with their traditional roots. Since ancient times, grandparents have been worshiped. Here are a few names for grandma in some popular languages spoken in India.
- Dadi (Paternal) – Hindi
- Nani (Maternal) – Hindi
- Bamma (Telugu)
- Dādī (Punjabi) (Gujarati)
- Pāṭṭi (Tamil)
- Ājī (Marathi)
- Muttaśśi (Malayalam)
- Ajji (Kannada)
- Thakuma (Bengali)
Image: IStock
Disney Grandma Names
Grandmothers in animation movies have always fascinated the viewers with their charm and glory. If you are a Disney freak, feel free to name your grandmom as per your favorite Disney grandma character.
- Mamá Coco (Coco)
- Grandma Wu (Turning Red)
- Grandmother Fa (Mulan)
Did you know?- Elvira Coot (Duck family)
- Bentina Beakley (Ducktales)
- Betty Jo (Phineas and Ferb)
- Grandma Paguro (Luca)
- Gramma Alice (Big City Greens)
- Queen Athena (The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning)
- Queen Uberta (The Swan Princess)
- Gramma Tala (Moana)
- Mama Odie (The Princess and The Frog)
- Sarabi (The Lion King)
- Nana Darling (Peter Pan)
- Mrs. Potts (Beauty and the Beast)
- Luisa Flores (Elena of Avalor)
- Queen Tabitha (Ella Enchanted)
- Perdita (101 Dalmatians)
- Gramma May (Goldie and Bear)
- Lucille Krunklehorn (Meet the Robinsons)
- Abuelita (Gravity Falls)
- Duchess Matilda (Cinderella)
- Queen Anne (The Three Musketeers)
- Grandmother Willow (Pocahontas)
- Augusta Longbottom (Harry Potter)
- Grandmama Addams (The Addams Family)
- Chi-Chi (Dragon Ball GT)
- Granny (Looney Tunes)
- Muriel Bagge (Courage the Cowardly Dog)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are some international nicknames for Grandma?
Some international nicknames for Grandma are Nana, Granny, Lola, Abuela, Nonna, Halmoni, Oma, and Babushka.
2. What are some creative nicknames for Grandma?
Some creative names for Grandma are Nanny, Grammie, Nanny-Granny, Grandy, Mimi, G-ma, Gammy, Bubbie, Queenie, Glamma, and Gran.
3. What are some unusual nicknames for Grandma in different languages?
Some unusual nicknames for Grandma in different languages are Yia-yia (Greek), Busia (Polish), Mormor (Swedish), Lolly (Welsh), Tutu (Hawaiian), Babi (Croatian), and Safta (Hebrew).
4. What are some Italian nicknames for Grandma?
Some Italian nicknames for Grandma are Nonna, Nonnina, Nonni, Nonnola, Nonnuccia, and Nonnetta.
5. What are some unique nicknames for grandma based on hobbies or interests?
Picking a cute nickname for Grandma based on her interests and hobbies can be a lovely way to celebrate her personality and quirks. If your grandma loves gardening, you can call her Bloomie or Gardenma. Sugar Nana can be a funny nickname if you love her baked goodies. Some more exciting nicknames include Spicy Gran, Jazzma, Fit-Gran, Stitchy, NanaBytes, and Glam-ma based on different passions.
6. Why do people give nicknames to their Grandmas?
Giving a nickname for Grandma shows how close a person is to their grandma, while the type of nickname suggests the bonding between grandchild-grandma. It can also help to express your love and respect towards her, or a nickname can also be a part of the family tradition.
7. How do you choose the right nickname for grandma?
When selecting a nickname for your grandma, choosing one that captures her essence, interests, and affection for her is important. The nickname should be endearing, easy to say, and memorable. Consider your family’s customs and cultural heritage to find a nickname that genuinely resonates with her. You can get creative with wordplay, but always ensure the nickname is respectful and suitable for public use. Above all, the nickname should reflect your unique relationship with her, so make it personal.
A grandmother is the coolest shade of unconditional love for a child. You may use lovely nicknames for grandma to express how special she is. You can call her by cute names such as Big mom, Peaches, Lolly, or go for hippie names Hopie or Mumssy. Fairy mother, Granny Pie, or Yo Grandma can be other fun ways to address your sweet and caring grandma. Nicknames, whether traditional or unusual, are often remembered for years. So you should choose them with utmost care and love.
Infographic: Cute Names For Grandma
Grandmothers are epitomes of love, care, and all things nice for their grandchildren. So, in return, why not give your grandma a cute nickname to make her smile and feel special? In the following infographic, we have listed a few adorable nicknames that you can choose from. Read through and select the one that you like the most. Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
Illustration: Cute Alternative Or Nicknames For Grandma To Smile
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