65 Of Our Favorite Southern Grandma Names And Nicknames
Becoming a parent is one of life's scariest, most surreal moments. Becoming a grandparent is all about the fun. Who sneaks you cookies well after you're not supposed to be eating sugar?—It's Grandma. In the South, chances are there isn't a nickname for grandma that you haven't heard. We compiled a list of the cutest nicknames that will inspire you and give grandma some well-deserved recognition.
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Abba
She may not be as universally known as the band ABBA, but to you, there's only one Abba that matters.
Abuela
Abuela and Abuelita are common Spanish grandmother names.
Amma
Amma is a shortened version of "Gamma."
Baba
They'll master your grandma's name when it's so close to the word for their bottle.
Babs
This grandma name could be a shortened version of "Barbara" or just a unique name for your grand kiddies to call you.
Birdy
A fun grandma name like this would pair well with a grandpa who goes by "Tweety" or "Biggy."
Bomma
"We're going to Bomma's house" never sounded so sweet.
Bubbe
"Bubbeh" is the Yiddish word for grandmother.
Bunny
Some "Bunny" loves you!
Cookie
A sweet grandma name for a lovely season of life!
Darling
You'll bring an entirely new meaning to "that's just darling."
Didi
Didi could be a nickname for Diana or Deborah.
G
Simple but effective.
Gaga
You're more fabulous than Lady Gaga in your grandchildren's eyes.
GamGam
Who doesn't love alliteration?
Gamma
"Grandma" might be difficult for little ones to pronounce at first, so "Gamma" is a sweet substitution.
Gammie
Like "Grammy," this grandma's name will never go out of style.
Gan-Gan
You'll never tire of your precious grandkids calling your name.
Gigi
This popular grandma name is just too cute.
Glamma
Glamma because you're a glamorous Southern grandma.
G-Ma
Your grandkids will appreciate this nifty name abbreviation when they're older.
GoGo
We're all for throwing it back to the 70s with a name like GoGo.
Grammy
It's a classic grandma name for a classy lady.
Grams
Grams and Pops–the sweetest grandparent name combination!
Gran
There's nothing more endearing than the name your grandchildren choose for you.
Grandma
The go-to name for generations.
Grandmama
Grandmamas make the world go round.
Grandmom
Consider this name the slightly more modern version of "Grandmother."
Grandmother
It's a proper name for a proper Southern grandma.
Grannie
Like "Grammie," but slightly easier to pronounce for learning ears.
Honey
Because as we know, all grandmas are sweet like honey!
Lala
Don't you want to hear, "Lala, come play!"
Lolly
Pair this grandma name with "Pop" for the ultimate grandparent name duo.
Lovie
All of the best hugs and kisses come from Lovie!
Ma
Short and sweet!
Mamoo
Every grandma's name is unique and special in its own right.
Marmi
This name is excellent for grandmothers named Margaret, Marnie, or Maggie.
Mawmaw
We all know someone who's called Mawmaw by their grandkids.
Mee
Like Grammie, but shortened for ease.
Meems
"Meems always has the best sweets at her house."
Memaw
The name Memaw has a special place in our Southern hearts.
Memere
You never know what name grandkids will come up with in terms of naming!
Mimi
Fresh baked cookies at Mimi's house just taste better.
Mimsy
We're not sure why adding "-sy" to the end of names automatically makes them sweeter. It must be something about the little ones who say it!
Mine
Your grandkids are right to stake their claim on you as best grandma.
Mom-Mom
Doubling up on two grandma names is always better (and more fun!) than one.
Moo
Oh, the joys of being a grandma!
Mumsy
We love the British sound of this grandma's name.
NaiNai
NaiNai means grandmother in Mandarin.
Nan
Going to Nan's house is always a treat for the kids.
Nana
Why not have a grandma name that rolls off the tongue?
Nannie
"Nannie knows how to make anything taste delicious."
Nene
Little ones love their repetition.
Noni
A variation in the spelling of "Nonna," "Nonni" means grandparents in Italian.
Nonna
An Italian Nonna will always spoil her grandbabies.
Oma
Oma means grandmother in German and is also a popular Indonesian grandmother name.
Queenie
Fitting because grandmas are the queens of just about everything.
Sassy
Grandkids know not to mess around with Sassy, or she'll turn into her namesake.
Sissy
Sissy is such an affectionate grandma name.
Suga'
Straight from a Southern grandma's favorite phrase: "Come here darlin' and give me some Suga'."
Sweets
With a name like Sweets, any grandma is sure to live up to her title.
Tootsie
Grandmas are sweet like Tootsie Rolls.
Tutu
Tutu is a shortened version of the formal name for a grandma in Hawaiian.
Yaya
Yaya is the word for grandmother in Greek.
YiaYia
YiaYia is another variation of the name for grandmother in Greek.
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