Grandparent names

tanith

I’m called Nanny, Granny and GaGa by different GC, don't make a big thing of it, the child will call you whatever they decide they want to. Don’t turn it into a fight.

Spot on Tanith enjoy your new grandchild Nanny48 and don't gey hung up on this.

I am Granny to both sets and DH Papa. These were used by my mother and DH mother - Granny B and Granny I. DD1 in laws are Granma and Grumpy again kind of passed down. It wouldn't have mattered if we were both the same. Often the children decide themselves so go with the flow.

I was asked, 20 years ago, when my first granddaughter was born, what I would like to be called and I requested Nana. Her other grandmother asked to be called Nanny. We’re still very happy with that.

I’m nanna as was my nanna from London. The Northern half of the family used to use Grandma. I noticed my daughter also uses nanna for her grandchildren. I like the feeling of generational connection and it is easy to say when they are little I suppose.

Is it a standard grandparent name she objects to or is it something like Gigi, Li-Li or something that sounds a bit like names for mum and dad like Mami and Poppa?

If the former then I think you should have the choice, if the latter then they have a point.

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You are always best to "roll with the flow " . Your relationship with these little people, depends entirely upon your relationship with their parents , so why create problems ?

No doubt when the child gets older and socialises with the other cousins, they will pick up on the name which the others call you. Even if that doesn't happen, surely it's better to keep a good relationship with the parents , and just accept the name you don't like.