After All These Years, Grandma and Grandpa Are Still Going Strong

Though grandma and grandpa are still the most popular nicknames for grandparents, some folks don't like the age association that comes with the traditional monikers, some want something more unique, and some kiddos just plain won't call them that. So, if you're starting to wonder what your new baby is going to call your parents or your spouse's parents, get a head start by checking out some of the most popular grandparent names already out there. Source: Flickr user Jude Freeman

Top 10 Grandmother Nicknames

Top 10 Grandmother Nicknames

BabyCenter's most popular nicknames for grandmothers:

  1. Grandma
  2. Nana
  3. Grammy
  4. Granny
  5. Mimi
  6. Gram
  7. Nanny
  8. Oma
  9. Mamaw
  10. Gran

Source: Flickr user Suzanne Shahar

Top 10 Grandfather Names

Top 10 Grandfather Names

BabyCenter's most popular nicknames for grandfathers:

  1. Grandpa
  2. Papa
  3. Granddad
  4. Gramps
  5. Pop-Pop
  6. Poppy
  7. Papaw
  8. Pop
  9. Opa
  10. Pappy

Source: Flickr user Marc Levin

Grandmother Nicknames From Around the World

Grandmother Nicknames From Around the World

Check out grandmother nicknames from around the world from Grandparents.com:

  1. African: Henna, Bibi, or Ugogo
  2. Armenian: Tatik
  3. Australia: Maayy and Momu
  4. Cajun: MawMaw
  5. Chinese: Zumu or Wai Po
  6. Dutch: Grootmoeder 
  7. French: Mémé
  8. German: Oma
  9. Greek: Yaya
  10. Hindi: Daadima
  11. Hebrew: Savta or Safta
  12. Irish: Maimeo or Morai
  13. Italian: Nonna
  14. Japanese: Obaba
  15. Korean: Halmoni
  16. Portuguese: Avo
  17. Russian: Babushka
  18. Spanish: Abuelita 
  19. Swedish: MorMor
  20. Yiddish: Bubby

Source: Flickr user Philippe Put

Grandfather Nicknames From Around the World

Grandfather Nicknames From Around the World

Check out grandfather nicknames from around the world from Grandparents.com:

  1. African: Babu
  2. Armenian: Papik
  3. Australia: Waayamaa or Garrimaay
  4. Cajun: PawPaw
  5. Chinese: YeYe or Wai Gong
  6. Dutch: Grootvader 
  7. French:  Pépère
  8. German: Opa
  9. Greek: Pappous
  10. Hindi: Daa-daa-jee
  11. Hebrew: Saba
  12. Irish: Daidoe or Daddo>
  13. Italian: Nonno
  14. Japanese: Sofu
  15. Korean: Halabeoji
  16. Portuguese: Avo
  17. Russian: Dedushka
  18. Spanish: Abuelita 
  19. Swedish: Farfar or Morfar
  20. Yiddish: Zaide

Source: Flickr user bigbirdz