However, when your mom is promoted to her new role, the name “grandma” might be a little jarring. Perhaps she wants a new sweet and sassy nickname for grandma that the little ones can call her without reminding her how far she’s come in life. Or maybe she’s always wondered what cute and silly names for grandma her grandkids will dub her and is hoping she won’t get stuck with something basic. Well, she’s in luck—because these 50 adorable, unique names for grandma are fun and different. Whether it’s a name idea for a new grandma or a grandma nickname to avoid confusion with your kid’s other set of grandparents, there’s sure to be the right grandma name for your sweet grandmother somewhere in this list. And check out our list of grandpa names here, too!

50 Grandma Names

  1. Memaw This unique name for grandma is popular in the southern United States!
  2. Nanny Much like the popular nanny Mary Poppins, this is a perfect name for a grandma who is sensible and sweet.
  3. Nonna This quirky name means “grandma” in Italian.
  4. Bubbe Fun Fact: This is what the grandkids of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg called her!
  5. Abuela This name means “grandma” in Spanish.
  6. Glamma Perfect for a glamorous and fabulous grandma!
  7. Lovey Fun Fact: This is what Kris Kardashian’s grandkids call her instead of grandma.
  8. Lola In Filipino, this name means “grandma.”
  9. Baba In many Slavic cultures, this is what the head matriarch of the family is usually called.
  10. Cookie Perfect for a grandma who’s always sweet!
  11. Granny This name for grandma is perfect for an old-fashioned gal.
  12. Gram If you’re looking for a name for a laid-back and casual grandma, try this one!
  13. G-Madre This name for grandma is perfect for the one who has a little bit of edginess to her personality.
  14. Insta Gram Perfect for the social media savvy grandma-to-be!
  15. Queen Give grandma the title she truly deserves with this unique name.
  16. Bibi This name is also the Swahili word for “grandmother.”
  17. Gram Cracker Perfect for the grandma who has all the right snacks.
  18. Lolli If grandpa is called “pop,” give grandma this name for a particularly sweet paring!
  19. Mimzy This name for grandma is just the right amount of quirky and interesting.
  20. Avó This name is perfect for grandma if you have Portuguese roots!
  21. Babushka If grandma hails from the old country, give this old-fashioned Russian name for grandma a try.
  22. Gam Gam For the grandma who is as cool as can be.
  23. Oma This name means “grandmother” in German!
  24. Yaya This name for grandma is perfect for those with Greek origins.
  25. Cha-Cha Perfect for the grandma who always has a little bit of dance in her step.
  26. Granny Pie This name for grandma is best for the gal who’s as sweet as a slice of pie.
  27. Pipp If grandma is a little bit more of a free spirit, give this name a try.
  28. Ouma This name means “grandmother” in Afrikaans.
  29. MooMaw This adorable name for grandma is so much fun to say out loud!
  30. Tootsie Perfect for the grandma who always spoils her grandkids with candy.
  31. Mémé This sophisticated name for grandma is what French Canadians call their matriarch.
  32. Nai Nai This name means “grandmother” in Chinese.
  33. Marmee This alternative grandma name comes from the warm and caring mother in Little Women.
  34. Big Momma This name is perfect if grandma rules the roost and calls the shots.
  35. Sweetie Perfect for the grandma who is just too delightful.
  36. Two Mamma This name is perfect for the grandma who acts like a second mom!
  37. GiGi This unique name for grandma will come naturally to babbling babies.
  38. Geema This name for grandma is perfect for a lady who’s cool and hip.
  39. Bedstemoder This name means “grandmother” in Danish.
  40. TuTu If you’re looking for a name that’s groovy and laid back, try this Hawaiian-inspired name!
  41. Foxy This name for grandma is perfect for the gal who’s always down for a good time.
  42. Savta This name means “grandmother” in Hebrew!
  43. Coco Perfect for the grandmother who’s always warm and comforting.
  44. Bella This name is perfect for the grandmother who’s beautiful inside and out!
  45. Sassy Perfect for the grandmother who doesn’t take any funny business.
  46. GoGo If grandma is always on the run, try this unique name!
  47. LaLa Perfect for the grandma who’s just a little bit musical.
  48. Nenek This name means “grandmother” in Indonesian.
  49. Bomma If your mom has Dutch roots, try this fun and unique name!
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