I'm a step grandma, but treat my step daughter wonderful. Though she calls me by my first name, she wants her baby to know me as grandma.( I'm only in my 30's ) Grandma name is too old for me, any good names besides mamaw and nana so I can call myself? Whomever has the cutest name will get 10 worthless points. Thank you in advance.
2006-08-10 11:57:08 · 31 answers · asked by Moose 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
my daughter started calling her grandma 'gamma' when she was 2 and it stuck, my daughter was the oldest and now my mother has 12 grand kids and they all call her gamma!
so, whatever you pick, be sure you really like it, because its a good bet you'll be called that more than Mom for the rest of your life!
2006-08-10 12:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are way too young for the French "grande mere" but "Nani" is the East Indian word for Grandma, and its what some of my grandkids call me. Nani-ma means the mothers mother. Also " abuelita" is Spanish for grandmother, and a deritive of that is "Ita" which is cute and is often used. My 2 1/2 year old grandson calls me "Nona Dog." !!!!
2006-08-10 12:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a very close friend of my parents that I referred to as "Nana". I really like that, and I know people that have called their grandmothers by that name. I think it sounds very affectionate, and gives the impression of someone that really loves the ones that call her that. I know I did when I used it.
2006-08-10 12:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am about to be a grandmother at 34 too!!!!
I have also been thinking of what to be called. I called both of my grandmothers "Granma". My oldest son (my mother was around 36) called my mother "Mom" and me "Mama". My stepsons & my youngest girl calls their's "Granny" & "Nanny" depending on their mood. My oldest daughter calls my mom "Granma". Everyone called my dad "Paw-Paw" or "Pe-Paw".
I have been toying with:
Me-Ma
Minnie
Mimi
Nanny
Nana (my fav)
Grams
Mams
Or Mama Reg
In greek mythology "Pheobe" was the name of Artimus' Grandmother.
See also, Below:
Hope these help give you an idea. Good luck & Congrats!
2006-08-10 15:44:51 · answer #4 · answered by Regina R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really like the name Granny - I know it still sounds old, but it is very endearing - and says that the relationship between the both of you is closer than someone who uses the more formal "Grandma".
2006-08-10 12:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy O 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have heard of GiGi, Mama Dot (name was Dorothy), Honey, Grammy, and Kissee. Of course, the child may come up with something totally different! Congrats, and good luck!
2006-08-10 12:35:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When I was small I would call my grandma mimi. That doesn't sound too old. My friend called hers grammy then when she got older gran. I hope these help.
2006-08-10 12:05:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What nationality are you? Try maybe seeing what mother/grandmother/woman in a differnt language sounds?
I remember my friends mom would make her children say the italian name for grandma (I don't remember what it is) But woman in italian is "Donna" ...
2006-08-10 12:02:06 · answer #8 · answered by shannon 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my step mom is cool with me and adores my son, her daughter doesnt want kids so im like her daughter.....she is in her early 40s so she doesnt want to be thought of as old eitherso she said tohave the kids call her "nonnie" "nonnie norma" maybe you can use something like that.
2006-08-10 15:53:25 · answer #9 · answered by Vita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about
Granny + your first name... i.e. if you real name is Michelle, the baby could call you Granny Michelle, or Granny Mickey
Or, as with my kid, my parents just go by what first came out of his mouth... memaw. Whatever he calls you, take it.
2006-08-10 12:01:57 · answer #10 · answered by Shelia M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋