Grandma needs a new name

Connie07
Connie07 Member Posts: 636
edited June 2014 in Older Than 60 Years Old With Breast Cancer

What is your "Grandma" name?

My first granddaughter is 4 months old and I'd like for her to call me something unique. Have been trying on "Nanny" because my dear Grandmother (gma) was called that, but it's not really sticking in my head or mouth when I'm with the baby. My sister became a gma this year also, Cathy picked "Cammi", I think that's cute. NO "Granny or Grandma" I'd like to be called a name that does not immediately designate me as a grandmother in the traditional realm of Grandmotherly callnames.

So... What do the grandchildren call you?

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited July 2009

    Grandchildren are the BEST! I don't have a suggestion for you (except to enjoy her!) since my grandchildren call me Savta which is Hebrew for Grandma.

    On the other hand, if they call you that, you'll most likely be one of the few women in Savannah called Savta!

    Leah

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited July 2009

    Congratulations on being a gma!!! My SIL picked "honey" for her first grandbaby. Enjoy!!! They say grandkids are the BEST!!!

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  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 4,820
    edited July 2009

    Congrats on becoming a grandma. I just became one 5 months agao and my granddaughter will call me good old fashioned "grandma". I like that. My sister's grandkids call her "Nonna", which is italian for grandma. Perhaps you like that. good luck in choosing. and enjoy your grand!!! They make life beautiful!!

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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited July 2009

    My husband called his grandmother Oma - German for grandma - of course - she was German.

    My son is single and not looking and I told him when he was 18 I didn't want to be a grandma until I am 50, that's next year!

    Sheila

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  • Connie07
    Connie07 Member Posts: 636
    edited July 2009

    OH, I'm loving all the ethnic grandmother names.. I thought the hebrew one was something like Bubilla, Boobbalah.. HAHAHA  BOOB-Alah, The one boob Granny. that fits, but no.

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  • mzmiller99
    mzmiller99 Member Posts: 894
    edited July 2009

    Connie - You are a stitch! 

    I'm just "Gamma" to my younger grandbaby.  My mom is now "Gee Gee", for great grandma.  It doesn't seem that long ago that my kids were calling my grandma "Gee Gee"!

    Susan

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited July 2009

    Connie, the Hebrew for Grandma is Savta, the Yiddish is Bubby. Bubbelah is a diminutive - when I was little my grandmother called me Leahlah.

    It's a good thing my grandchildren call me Savta and not Bubby or I'd be one-boobed Bubby (or uniboob Bubby).

    Leah

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited July 2009

    my mother is "Nonnie" to our kids ,,my grandkids  just call me grandma

    Nonna , I believe in Italian is grandma, so Nonnie was just a coincidence

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  • debbiebme
    debbiebme Member Posts: 30
    edited April 2012

    My granddaughter Bella calls me MeMe.

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited July 2009

    aww debbie, that is cute

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  • hmm
    hmm Member Posts: 2,183
    edited July 2009

    My grandchildren call me Noni............as grandparents my parents were called Mama and Papa.

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  • Connie07
    Connie07 Member Posts: 636
    edited July 2009

    Meme is cute. I've been saying I'm Nanny and she smiles so big, maybe I should keep a two-syllable ending in the ee sound. Gotta pick something quickly. DANG they grow fast.

    Thanks for all the input

    ~Connie

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  • Cheyanne
    Cheyanne Member Posts: 65
    edited July 2009

    Shortly before my oldest granddaughter was born, almost 23 years ago, my son asked me what I would like to be called.  I said "Nana".  That's what I've always been.  I have seven grandchildren now, and they all have at least three grandmothers (my kids have a stepmother) and have had great-grandmothers.  I am not a great-grandmother yet but I think I will still remain "Nana" when that day comes too.  (I'm not looking for that any time soon.  I have four grown-up grandchildren but none of them are ready to have their own kids yet!)  I was 46 when I first became a grandmother and although I was much too young to be called "Grandma" (still am) I had a lot of friends who were grandmothers at an earlier age.  These friends now mostly have great-grandchildren too.  I can wait.

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  • Alyson
    Alyson Member Posts: 4,308
    edited July 2009

    So far I am Gran to my precious little 8 month old Bea. My mother was Granny to my children. I used to laugh at my friends who had become doting grandparents but now I really do understand  this and being here for this little one is great. Had I not gone for that mammogram when I did and had waited until the next April I probably would not have been here for her so I feel it is a real privilege to have a cute wee lass running our extended family.

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  • buccaneersdj
    buccaneersdj Member Posts: 241
    edited July 2009

    I called both my Grandmothers "Meme", when my daughter was born she called my mom "Meme" and hopefully someday I'll get to be a "Meme"!

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  • Connie07
    Connie07 Member Posts: 636
    edited July 2009

    Grand Nana MeMe. How bout that?? It's so great and such a wondrous thing to see the continuation of our family into another generation. Watching it happen all over again and knowing that these kids are not kids anymore, they are parents and taking it very seriously. Holding little Katie in my arms is the most precious gift ever. Thank you all for the input and

    BRING ON SOME MORE GRAMMEE NAMES

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited July 2009

    Connie- what do YOU want to be called? No matter what it is, it will be special because it is YOU and your GRANDCHILD. I look forward to the day my children marry and have children, I will be so happy to be a grandma (at least a prettygoodma), should that be in my future.

    Enjoy little Katie, soak up the love that she shares with you; you'll know whats right....it will fit just perfectly.!!!

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  • spar2
    spar2 Member Posts: 6,827
    edited July 2009

    I tried to get my grandkids to call me honey but somehow they all call me nana.  I think they get their own name for you.  It just has a way of all working out.

    EWB, you are so right and so wise.

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  • debbiebme
    debbiebme Member Posts: 30
    edited July 2009

    My nephew calls my sister "Grammie"

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  • Texgirl
    Texgirl Member Posts: 211
    edited July 2009

    I am a new grandmother also ( Yippee !!!) My Peyton Bryce is just 6 mo. old...I am trying to settle on MiMi or MeMe...but I keep vascillating. I met a woman who was called Boppy and I just loved that one.....I am not a granny,grandma..though wouldn't mind Grandmother.....I'll take suggestions too !

    A friend told me not to worry that she would give me a name that she created..just wait.

    Letha

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  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 4,820
    edited July 2009

    My mm is a great granmother of 3 and they call her Mema. to the grandkids she is grandmother. I am grandma to my beautiful Marley.

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  • swimangel72
    swimangel72 Member Posts: 1,989
    edited July 2009

    Connie - congratulations of the birth of your granddaughter! I can't WAIT for that day in my life! For years my daughters have called me "mee-mee" - short for Mommeeeee.........and since we all communicate every night on AIM chat and through emails, I've been signing off with "Mee-mee". My oldest (23) said this is the perfect name for me if/when I become a grandmother. My own mother was called "May-May" by her grandkids..........so "Mee-mee" is perfect in my mind! I'm happy to see others have already started using it!

    My girlfriend is Greek and she calls her grandmother "Yia-yia"......not sure if I spelled that right. Anyway - sometimes I think it doesn't matter what we call ourselves.........when your granddaughter starts talking, she'll probably come up with something cute and original - so be ready! Laughing

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited July 2009

    My next door neighbor's grandchildren call her Bunny........Her oldest granddaughter started calling her that out of the blue one day and it stuck.......

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  • Jennyi1
    Jennyi1 Member Posts: 102
    edited July 2009

    Hello connie,

    I'm new. This is my 1st postSmile. I didn't want to be called Grandmother, Grandma, etc. So, I picked out the name "Nan". Smile

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  • AussieSheila
    AussieSheila Member Posts: 647
    edited July 2009

    I am a grandma in waiting, still, at 62. When I was little my Irish grandmother would come to visit and always would greet me with, "Hello darling," and used that endearment every time she spoke to me. At some stage, I decided that she was 'Darling' and called her that from the time I could talk.  So, she became 'Darling' to every one from that time on. 

    It was quite funny to be standing in the butcher/grocer shop and hear the owner ask, "What can I do for you today, Darling?"  Some of the old biddies who didn't know us would look her up and down and you could almost hear their silent, 'hmph' at this familiarity.  I know that she secretly enjoyed her local fame as our Darling grandmother.

    Sheila.

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  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 4,820
    edited July 2009

    Connie, have you decided on a name yet?

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  • lassie11
    lassie11 Member Posts: 1,500
    edited July 2009

    I kind of always expected to be Grandma when I had grandchildren. When the time came, my daughter's mother in law said she wanted to be Grandma because that's what her other grandsons called her and she also said that there should only be one Grandma. We decided that I would be whatever my grandson came up with. When we was learning to speak, he couldn't say "Grandma", he only got out "Amma" - so that's who I am. Since then, I have learned that is the name used in some other countries. He also has two "Grandpas". When he was really little he decided that one was circle Grandpa and one was square Grandpa. Now that he is five they still have those names.

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  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 4,820
    edited July 2009

    cute story,lassie...I like it!!

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  • spar2
    spar2 Member Posts: 6,827
    edited July 2009

    Everytime I read the title of this thread I picture a rock band in my head singing Grandma needs a brand new name.  My brain can be so silly sometimes. 

    Am curious Connie, what have you come up with so far?

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  • Alpal
    Alpal Member Posts: 1,785
    edited July 2009

    Haven't posted lately, been taking a BC holiday. My children also called my mother "Darling". Same story as Sheila's! I couldn't believe what I was reading. Guess it must not be that unusual. She absolutely loved being called Darling.

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