While some grandmas and grandpas actually like the traditional names for their newfound roles, others would prefer to be known as something that is more likely to reflect their fun personalities or heritage. And even if there’s not any major pushback overusing typical grandparent names, there are other reasons you may need to get a little more creative with deciding what to call them. After all, if the grandchild has more than one grandma and more than one grandpa, using different terms can actually be necessary and helpful to differentiate between sets of grandparents! We’ve reviewed unique alternatives to “Grandma” already (like Honey, Gigi, and Glamma), and now it’s Grandpa’s turn. There are plenty of creative choices for dear old Granddad, such as funny names for Grandpa that will be sure to keep these men young at heart, using the word “grandfather” in another language, finding the perfect short and sweet grandfather name that will be easy for babies to babble, and more! Need some interesting ideas for what to call the new grandfather(s) in your life? No worries—here are 50 grandpa names!

50 Grandpa Names

  1. G-Dog For the super-cool grandpas out there, this option will be sure to bring out the smiles.
  2. Bubba This is the name that Michael Douglas goes by!
  3. Granddude Talk about another very non-traditional, fun choice—this name can remind any grandpa that age is just a number!
  4. Granddaddy You can easily extend the more-common “granddad” term with this elongated form of endearment.
  5. G-Pa Some grandparents, like Lionel Richie, go by this shortened version of “grandpa,” pronounced “gee-pa.”
  6. Pop Perfect for a grandpa who’s sweeter than a can of soda!
  7. Boppy Don’t get this grandpa confused with mom’s nursing pillow, and you’ll be all set!
  8. Papa Just as the repeated two syllables in “Dada” and “Mama” are usually easier for children to say when they begin speaking, this name could be in the running for their first word!
  9. Abuelo This is the Spanish word for “grandpa.”
  10. Gramps So chill! This is an ideal name for a laid-back grandpa.
  11. Gogi This is the nickname Kurt Russell is called by his grandchildren.
  12. Paw Paw This name for grandfathers is especially popular in the South.
  13. Sir Take minding your manners to the next level with this adorably respectful name.
  14. Jefe Fun fact: This is what George W. Bush is called by his grandkids. It is the Spanish word for “boss” and is pronounced “hef-ey.”
  15. Big Paw This nickname is quite fitting for the family patriarch!
  16. Baba Rolling right off the tongue, this is a Persian term for grandfathers.
  17. Gumpa This endearing name will be helpful for toddlers who may not say their Rs.
  18. Lolo Another repetitive name that’s fun to say, this is “grandpa” in Filipino.
  19. Nonno Is there anyone in your family who’s Italian? This is the Italian word for “grandpa.”
  20. Opa Perfect if you have any German heritage—this is how to say “grandpa” in German.
  21. Grandgramp Surprisingly playful, this name will fit with any grandfather who doesn’t take himself too seriously.
  22. Chief Great for the natural leader of the family!
  23. Pépé Pronounced “pey-pey,” this is an informal French nickname for “grandpa.”
  24. Pop Pop This is the name that Alice Cooper’s grandkids call him.
  25. Saba In Hebrew, this word means “grandpa.”
  26. Grandpère Ooh la la—this is the formal French word for “grandfather.”
  27. Tutu This is an informal, common term that can be used for both grandparents in Hawaiian.
  28. Afi In Old Norse, this is the term for “grandpa.”
  29. Avo Both grandmas and grandpas can be called this name in Portuguese.
  30. Babu This sweet (and babble-friendly) name is the word “grandpa” in Swahili.
  31. Pops If this casual nickname is what a dad goes by already, it’s the perfect title to be called by his grandkids as well.
  32. Dede This name is Turkish for “grandpa.”
  33. Boppa This is a quirky nickname for grandfathers that has German roots.
  34. Pa Simple and to the point, this name is perfect for guys who don’t need a lot of flair!
  35. Dada Abba In Urdu, this is the word for “grandfather.”
  36. Farfar Paternal grandpas go by this name in Sweden.
  37. Papou This is the Greek word for “grandpa,” and what Tom Hanks goes by!
  38. Jid Short and sweet, this is how you say “grandfather” in Arabic.
  39. Jitto We can hear it now—Jitto and his grandkiddo! This is the Syrian name for “grandfather.”
  40. Papi A nickname in Spanish used by both grandfathers and dads, this is perfect for a grandpa who is closer to a father figure.
  41. Morfar This is the name for maternal grandfathers in Sweden.
  42. Vôvô This is how you say “grandfather” in Brazilian Portuguese.
  43. Yéye In Mandarin, this is what grandchildren call their paternal grandpa.
  44. Zaida/Zayda This is a Yiddish informal title for “grandfather.”
  45. Grandpop This name gives just the right amount twist of creativity!
  46. Boomer Whether you’re trying to troll him, or you genuinely like the name, the whole family will most likely enjoy using this title!
  47. Grumpy Not necessarily a personality description, but a playful nickname!
  48. Granddoody We can hear the potty jokes now, but this name could be pretty entertaining!
  49. Bappa This unique nickname for Grandpa will be sure to make him feel special.
  50. Popsi Also spelled Popci or Popsy, this is the name that Cedric the Entertainer goes by.
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