99 Lively & Cute Grandma Names in 2023

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Looking to find the perfect grandma nickname? Check out this list of 99 pretty and cool nicknames for grandma the future grandmother in your life.

Much like how baby names have gotten more creative with each generation, grandmas are also on the hunt for unique and cool nicknames. Maybe Grandma feels too old, or perhaps your grandchild needs a nickname that’s easier to say.

Or, if you’re lucky enough to have multiple generations, having options for grandma names is also helpful in distinguishing between grandmothers and great-grandmothers.

Luckily there are so many grandma name alternatives. I’m a researcher who analyzes names so I curated this list of names for grandmother to save you time on your grandma nickname searcher. I hand-selected these names from my search of forums, websites, pop culture and other languages.

This list has something for every type of grandma, including: traditional grandmother nicknames, modern and cool nicknames, unique grandma alternatives, and grandma names from around the world.

And don’t forget to check out these cool grandpa names too!

Be warned though, you may find the perfect grandma nickname but at the end of the day, a toddler usually gets the final say. Who knows what cute grandma names the grandkids will come up with once they can talk!

Traditional Grandmother Nicknames

Traditional names and nicknames for grandmothers

First up we have more traditional alternative names for grandma. These more old fashion grandma names are ones you’ve probably heard or even used in the past.

For example, I called my own grandmother “Grams.”

Of the names on this list, G would make an effortlessly cool grandma nickname and Grandmimi is particularly sweet.

Gram/Grams
Gran
Grammy
Nanny
Nana
Noni
Memaw
Granny
G-ma
Grand-mama
Mawmaw
Gaga
Maw (a grandma nickname with Golden Girl vibes)
Nan
Grand-mimi
Mom-mom (a grandmother nickname in the mid-Atlantic region like Pennsylvania)
Gran-gran
Grandmommy
Gan / Gan-Gan
Gamma
Grandmom
Gaga
Mumsy
Grand-lady
G

Cool Grandma Names

Like the famous Mean Girls’ quote goes, you’re not like a regular grandma, you’re a cool grandma. So obviously you need a cool grandma name to match.

Below you’ll find a list of modern and cool grandma nicknames ideas.

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Maybe the future grandma in your life is a cool modern grandma called Glamma like Goldie Hawn or called Honey like Sharon Stone. Pixie and Bella are particularly cool names for grandma too.

You’ll also find some pretty grandma names on this list like Anya and Ona.

Mimi
Zanni (the grandma nickname of Suzanne Summers)
Glamma (a name popularized by the famous Goldie Hawn)
Gigi
Nini (the word for grandmother in Sudanese)
Anya
Yaya
Honey (the grandma nickname of Sharon Stone)
Nonna
Mae-mae
Bomma (Flemish name for grandma)
Gogo
Ommy
Yaya
Teta (Arabic nickname for grandmother)
Amma
Deedee
Grandy
Lela (a nickname for the abuela)
Mamo
Ona
Mimsy
Marmee (the name of the grandmother character in Little Women)
Pixie
Bella

list of cool grandma names: mimsy, gogo, anya, honey, nini

Unique Grandmother Names

Unique alternatives names for grandmothers

Next up we have unique grandma names. These nicknames don’t immediately shout grandma but would be sweet, special names to share with a grandkid.

From the unique grandma nicknames below, I’m partial to Boo and Trix, which I’ve loved since I first heard it on Gilmore Girls.

Also, having a grandmother “Lolly” and a grandfather “Pop” would be almost too adorable.

A name like Lala or Ya would be easy for a baby to say, which is key if you want to be strategic and have your name to be one of the first words your grandkid says.

Bunny (with the cute nickname Bun-bun)
Babs
Minnie
Lovey (the grandma alternative used by Kris Jenner)
Birdie
Tutu (Hawaiian nickname for grandmothers)
Bibity
Lala
Bubba
Lola (Filipino name for grandmother)
Bebe
Avia (Latin for grandma)
Pippy
Darling
Ya (Thai nickname for grandma)
Sweetie/Sweets
Cookie
Trix (the nickname of Rory’s grandmother in Gilmore Girls)
Dumpling
Boo
Pumpkin
Banana (a cute play off the ever-popular Nana)
Coco
Lolly (pair this one with Pop for grandpa!)

list of unique grandmother names: trix, lolly, banana, ya, tutu

Grandma Nicknames From Around the World

Example of different grandma names from around the world

Finally, below are different names for grandmother used around the world. Each includes the language where the grandmother name originated.

You’ll find some cute words for grandma on this list like Oma and Avino.

I studied Swahili in Tanzania so I have a personal soft spot for Bibi, and also think it would be easy for a toddler to say. Mummo and Pog are funky grandma nickname options too.