For some folks, being agrandparent is the most amazing thing in the world, but, being called grandma by your grandkids? Not so much. Apparently, traditional names make a lot of folks feel like they are getting old before they consider themselves "old." That’s why many grandparents opt to go with alternate names and a new study reveals the most popular options.
The most common alternative names for grandmothers in the U.S. are:
- Gigi
- Nana
- Mimi
- Gran
- Bibi
- Momo
For grandfathers, the most-used alternate names are:
- Poppy
- Pops
- Papi
- G-Pa
- Grandude
- Papa
The study also reveals the top names in each state, aside from “Grandma” and “Grandpa”:
- “Mamaw” is the top pick for Grammies in Alabama, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.
- “Pop-pop” is the most common alternative for grandfathers in Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Missouri, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
- “Abuelo” and “Abuela,” which are Spanish for grandpa and grandma, are most popular in states with large Spanish-speaking populations, including Florida and California.