160 BEST Names for Grandparents
Grandparents play such an important role in their grandchildren’s lives, so, it’s only natural that we want to give them an important name!
How grandparents get their names varies: some names stem from cultural or familial significance, whilst other names are lovingly assigned by their grandchildren.
Whatever the background, we have put together an extensive list of names for Grandparents, including traditional to unique options, just for you.
Whilst you are here, why not check out our other name blogs, such as baby names that mean leader and cowboy baby names?
In this article:
- Unique Grandparent Names
- Italian Grandmother Names
- Cute Grandparent Names
- German Grandma Names
- Cool Names for Grandparents
- Fun Grandparent Names
Italian Grandmother Names
Do you have an Italian Grandmother? Or perhaps you are just a fan of the Italian culture? These names are perfect for your Italian Grandma.
- Nonna – Common term
- Nonnina – Affectionate form
- Nonni – Both grandparents
- Nonnella – Cute variation
- Nonnola – Endearing name
- Nonnetta – Tender term
- Nonnuccia – Intimate name
- Nonnina Cara – Dear Grandma
- Nonna Bella – Beautiful Grandma
- Nonna Dolce – Sweet Grandma
- Nonna Vecchia – Old Grandma
- Nonna Sorridente – Smiling Grandma
- Nonnina Amore – Loving Nonna
- Nonna Adorabile – Adorable Nonna
- Nonnina Carezzevole – Caring Nonna
- Nonna Gentile – Gentle Grandma
- Nonnina Gioiosa – Joyful Nonna
- Nonna Vigile – Watchful Grandma
- Nonnina Saggia – Wise Nonna
- Nonna Generosa – Generous Grandma
German Grandma Names
Below are 20 of our best names for your German Grandma.
- Oma – Common term
- Omi – Affectionate form
- Großmutter – Formal “grandmother”
- Großmama – Formal “grandmama”
- Großmutti – Formal “grandmutti”
- Oma Herzchen – Grandma Sweetheart
- Oma Liebling – Grandma Darling
- Oma Schatz – Grandma Treasure
- Oma Knuddel – Grandma Cuddle
- Oma Glück – Grandma Happiness
- Oma Sonnenschein – Grandma Sunshine
- Oma Zauberhaft – Grandma Enchanting
- Oma Wunderbar – Grandma Wonderful
- Oma Zärtlich – Grandma Tender
- Oma Fröhlich – Grandma Cheerful
- Oma Gütig – Grandma Kind
- Oma Weise – Grandma Wise
- Oma Stolz – Grandma Proud
- Oma Ruhe – Grandma Peace
- Oma Liebevoll – Grandma Loving
Using these special cultural grandparent names can be great for sparking memories in older grandparents. For example, if your grandparent lives at an Austin Texas memory care facility, then using names like this might bring back memories of their own childhood and grandparents.
Unique Grandparent Names
Would you like a name that is a little more unique for your grandparents? Well, you’re in luck, as we have 30 unique grandparent names in this list for you.
- Popsi
- Gammy
- Grumpy
- NanaBear
- Pappy
- Gigi
- PopPop
- Mimi
- Bubbe
- PapaDoodle
- Yaya
- PoppySeed
- Lolly
- Grampsy
- Nini
- Opa
- Gogo
- Popo
- Memaw
- Popi
- Nona
- Pepaw
- Abuelito/Abuelita (Spanish for grandfather/grandmother)
- Nainai/Yeye (Chinese for grandmother/grandfather)
- Jiddo/Teta (Arabic for grandfather/grandmother)
- Oupa/Ouma (Afrikaans for grandfather/grandmother)
- Bompa/Bomma (Flemish for grandfather/grandmother)
- Ojiisan/Obaasan (Japanese for grandfather/grandmother)
- Deda/Baba (Russian for grandfather/grandmother)
- Popsicle
Cute Grandparent Names
Below are 30 cute grandparent names.
- Bubbles
- Snuggles
- Cuddlebug
- Lovebug
- Sugarplum
- Sweetpea
- Honeybear
- Giggles
- Sunshine
- Popsy
- Tootsie
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Buttercup
- Huggaboo
- Lollipop
- Peaches
- Snickerdoodle
- Pudding
- Lovey-Dovey
- Twinkles
- Doodlebug
- Pumpkin
- Cutie Pie
- Snugglebunny
- Cherry
- Precious
- Sweetsie
- Lovebuggy
- Sweetheart
Cool Names for Grandparents
For your hip and cool grandparents, why not choose a name from this list?
- Maverick
- Rockstar
- Captain
- Jedi
- Ace
- Rebel
- Boss
- Ninja
- Champ
- Wizard
- Queen Bee
- Big Kahuna
- Dynamo
- Superhero
- Guru
- Chief
- Dynamo
- Grand Master
- Wildfire
- Powerhouse
- Dynamo
- Kingpin
- Ace of Spades
- Thunderbolt
- Wonder Woman
- Trailblazer
- Phenom
- Zen Master
- Maverick
- Alpha Wolf
Fun Grandparent Names
- Funzie
- Grand-Chuckles
- WhizPop
- Giggly-Granny
- Gramparoo
- Bubbly-Bubbe
- Happy-Pappy
- Jolly-Nana
- ChucklePops
- Joyful-Jefe
- Giddy-Gramps
- Cheery-Chacha
- Playful-Pops
- Silly-Grammy
- Laughing-Lala
- Hilarious-Halmoni (Halmoni is Korean for grandmother)
- Jokester-Jiddo (Jiddo is Arabic for grandfather)
- Peppy-Pawpaw
- Smiley-Safta (Safta is Hebrew for grandmother)
- Wacky-Wawoo
- Merry-Mema
- Zany-Zadie (Zadie is Yiddish for grandfather)
- Happy-Abuelo (Abuelo is Spanish for grandfather)
- Jovial-Gigi
- Grinny-Granna
- Chuckle-Baba (Baba is Russian for grandmother)
- Jovial-Jaju (Jaju is Polish for grandfather)
- Gleeful-Grammie
- Bouncy-Bubba
- JoyRider
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