This holiday season, many people may find joy in sharing the news of their expected bundle of joy. If you’re a soon-to-be grandparent on the receiving end of this exciting news, you might start wondering, “Is Grandma going to make me sound… old?!” We’ve rounded up a collection of grandparent names that are unique, fun, and as youthful as you are. No stodgy old “Granny” here.

Modern or Trendy Grandparent Names

If you’re looking for something cute but not too old-school, try these stylish grandparent names on for size.

For Grandma

Gigi

Mimi

Lolly

Glamma

YaYa/YiaYia

Nana

Grand Ma’am

For Grandpa

Pops

Poppy

G-Pa

Granddude

Chief

Boppa

Opa

Cutesy Grandparent Names

If you want snuggly, cozy vibes, try these cutesy grandparent names.

For Grandma

Gram

Grams

Gran

GeeGee

Lovey

Momo

Maw Maw

Memaw

Nan/Nanny

For Grandpa

Gramps

Grampy

Grandad

Papa Bear

Bumpa

Bobo

Paw Paw

Papaw

Cultural and Multilingual Grandparent Names

Celebrate your culture with these multicultural grandparent names.

For Grandma

Nonna (Italian)

Oma (German/Dutch)

Abuela (Spanish)

Mamie (French)

Babcia (Polish)

Lola (Filipino)

Halmoni (Korean)

Savta (Hebrew)

Avó (Portuguese)

Nai Nai (Mandarin, meaning paternal grandmother)

Po Po (Mandarin, meaning maternal grandmother)

Teta (Arabic/Lebanese)

Bubbe (Yiddish)

For Grandpa

Nonno (Italian)

Opa (German/Dutch)

Abuelo (Spanish)

Pépère (French Canadian)

Dziadzia (Polish)

Lolo (Filipino)

Harabeoji (Korean)

Saba (Hebrew)

Avô (Portuguese)

Ye Ye (Mandarin for paternal grandfather)

Gong Gong (Mandarin for maternal grandfather)

Jiddo (Arabic/Lebanese)

Zayde (Yiddish)

Personality-Based Grandparent Names

Looking for something unique to your specific interests or vibes? Whether you’re going for glam and fancy or outdoorsy and grounded, check out these names.

For Grandma

Coco

Bella

Gaga

Zaza

Vivi

Birdie

For Grandpa

Ace

Duke

Ranger

Captain

Scout

Buck

Pop Rock

Gender-Neutral or Non-Binary Grandparent Names

Trying to decide on a less gendered grandparent name? Here are a few options you might consider:

GrandName (such as GrandPat, GrandSal, or GrandRobin)

Zuzu

Baba

Momo

Grandy

Nini

Tutu

Tips for Choosing a Grandparent Name

When choosing a grandparent name, consider your preferences and the style you like. Think, too, about what may be easy for a baby or young child to pronounce. Consider any family heritage, cultural origins, or meaningful family names. And don’t worry about matching; if you have a multicultural family, for instance, there’s nothing wrong with Halmoni and Opa!

Remember, too, that your grandkid(s) may end up creating their own name for you, whether from a mispronunciation or a silly nickname. Sometimes, the best grandparent names are ones you never would have come up with on your own.