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The Ultimate List of Grandpa Names

Discover classic, modern, and international grandpa names with heartfelt and playful options to help families choose the perfect title.

Updated December 5, 2025

by Nina Spears

The Baby Chick®: Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expert | Birth & Postpartum Doula & Childbirth Educator
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Choosing a grandpa name is one of the sweetest parts of welcoming a new generation into the family. Whether he’s a first-time grandfather or lovingly adding to his crew of grandkids, finding the right title helps set the tone for a special lifelong bond. Some families lean toward traditional options, while others love picking something fun, modern, or completely unexpected.

No matter your style, there’s a grandpa name out there that feels just right. From meaningful classics passed down through generations to playful new spins that match today’s vibrant personalities, this list offers plenty of inspiration. You’re sure to find the perfect name for the grandfather in your life.

Related: The Benefits of the Grandparent-Grandchild Relationship

48 Classic & Traditional Grandpa Names in the U.S.

Traditional grandpa names carry a comforting sense of familiarity, often rooted in decades of family history. This list highlights long-loved favorites that many families still cherish today.

1. Banfy

2. Banpa

3. Banpy

4. Bappa

5. Bappy

6 Beebaw

7. BoBo, Bobo

8. Boo

9. BooBoo

10. Boompa

11. Boppa

12. Da

13. DaPa, Da Pa, DaPaw

14. Drampa, Drampaw

15. Gampa

16. Gamps

17. Gampy (goes with Gammy)

18. Gran

19. Grand

20. Granda

21. Grandad

22. Grandaddy

23. Grandiddy

24. Grandgramp

25. Grandpa

26. Granpap

27. Grandpappy

28. Granpop

29. Granpoppy

30. Granpoppa

31. Gumpa

32. Gwampa

33. Pa

34. Pampa, Pampaw

35. Pap

36. Papa, PaPa

37. Papaw or Peepaw (usually goes with Meemaw or Meema)

38. PapPap

39. Papps

40. Pappy (and can go with Mammy)

41. PawPaw or Pawpaw – popular in south Louisiana and are Cajun in origin & goes with MawMaw or Mawmaw

42. PawPee

43. Pop (goes great with the Grandma name, “Lolly”)

44. Poppa

45. Poppi or Poppy

46. PopPop

47. Pops

48. Popsi

91 Trendy & Cool Grandpa Names

If you’re looking for something fresh or unexpected, this section is filled with lively and modern choices. These names reflect today’s fun, expressive approach to what a grandparent can be called.

1. Ace

2. Adda

3. Baba

4. Babar

5. Badda

6. B.D., BeDe

7. Bear (goes great with the Grandma name “Honey”)

8. Beau, Bo

9. BeeMa, BeMa

10. Big Bop

11. BiggieD

12. Bobaloo

13. Bop

14. Bubba

15. Buck

16. Bud

17. Buddy

18. Buster

19. Buzz, Buzzy

20. Captain

21. Champ

22. Chief

23. Coach

24. Dabadoo

25. Daddor

26. Dadoo

27. Dandy

28. Dappy

29. DeDad

30. DeeDah

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31. Dexter

32. Dodie

33. Doody

34. Doozy

35. G

36. G-Daddy

37. G-Dad, GeeDad

38. G-Dawg

39. G-Dog

40. Geezer Guy, Geez

41. G-Man

42. Gopa

43. G.P., GeePee

44. Grand-D

45. Grando

46. Grad

47. Gradaddy

48. Graddy, Grady

49. Grampers (goes with Grammers)

50. Grand (and his name) – For example, Grand Buddy

51. Grandpa + First letter of their name

52. Grandy

53. Grandoody

54. Grandude

55. Grindy

56. Grindiddy

57. Mellowman

58. MoreDaddy

59. Odie

60. Napa

61. Panda

62. Papi (and can go with Nene)

63. Papster

64. Papadaddy

65. Pawser

66. Pawsey

67. PeePa, Peepaw

68. Peepers

69 . Pepe or Pépé (can pair with the Grandma name Mémé)

70. Pogo

71. Popeo

72. Pepo

73. Peppy

74. Podge

75. Pompa

76. Poppers

77. Popples

78. Poppo, PoPo

79. Puggles

80. P-Pop

81. PopZ

82. Puppa

83. Puppaw

84. Rocky

85. Skipper

86. Slick

87. Umpa, Ump

88. Ta-Pa

89. Two-Papa (like a second papa)

90. Wampa

91. Wompa, Wompaw

International Names for Grandpa

Grandfathers around the world are honored with meaningful names that reflect culture, language, and heritage. Explore a wide range of global options—from warm and affectionate to formal and traditional—that might inspire your family’s perfect fit.

Aborigine

  • Australian Formal – Maili
  • Australian Paternal – Waayamaa
  • Australian Maternal – Garrimaay
  • Polynesian Maori dialect – Tipuna Tane

African

  • Berber dialect – Tamazight
  • Botswanan – Ntatemogolo
  • Shona dialect – Sekuru
  • Swahili – Babu
  • Venda dialect – Mmakhulu
  • Xhosa dialect – Utat’omkhulu
  • Zulu dialect – Ubabamjhulu

Afrikaans

  • Oupa

Albanian

  • Babagiysh

American Indian

  • Cherokee – Agiduda, E-du-di
  • Cheyenne – Shi’choo
  • Eskimo, Inupiaq dialect – Ataataga
  • Navajo (maternal) – Chei
  • Navajo (paternal) – Nali’
  • Ojibway – Mishomis

Arabic

  • Formal – Jadd
  • Informal – Seedo

Armenian

  • Papik

Basque

  • Aitona

Belarusian

  • Dzied

Breton

  • Tad-Kozh

Cajun

  • PawPaw

Catalan

  • Aviah

Chinese

A common Chinese grandpa name in Mandarin is “YeYe,” while “Gong Gong” is used for maternal grandfathers.

  • Cantonese Paternal – Yeh Yeh
  • Cantonese Maternal – Gong Gong
  • Mandarin Paternal – YeYe
  • Mandarin Maternal – Wài Gong

Croatian

  • Djed

Danish

  • Formal – Bedstefader
  • Paternal – Farfar
  • Maternal – Morfar

Dutch

  • Grootvader

Esperanto

  • Avo

Estonian

  • Vanaisahttp

Farsi

  • Pedaer Bozorg

Filipino, Cebuano

  • Formal – Apohang lalaki
  • Informal – Lolo

Finnish

  • Isoisa
  • Ukki
  • Vaari

Flemish

  • Bonpahttp

French

A traditional French term for a grandfather is “Grand-père,” although many families use “Pépère” or “Grand-papa” for a more affectionate feel.

  • Formal – Grand-père
  • Informal – Pépère
  • Semiformal – Grand-papa

Galician

  • Avo

Georgian

  • Babu

German

A traditional German name for grandpa is “Opa”—a simple, affectionate, and beloved term across generations.

  • Formal – Grossvader
  • Informal – Opa

Greek

The most well-known Greek name for grandpa is “Pappous,” which reflects deep respect and family roots.

  • Pappous

Guarani, South America

  • Aba

Hawaiian

  • Formal – Kupuna Kane
  • Informal – Tutu Kane

Hebrew

A common Jewish name for grandpa is “Zaide,” a Yiddish term filled with warmth and familial honor.

  • Saba

Hungarian

  • Formal – Nagyapa
  • Informal – Tata

Icelandic

  • Afi

Indian

  • Bengali Paternal – Dadu
  • Bengali Maternal – Nanu
  • Hindi – Daa-daa-jee
  • Southwestern – Ajja
  • Urdu Paternal – Daadaa
  • Urdu Maternal – Daadi

Indonesian

  • Petulu

Irish/ Gaelic

A traditional Irish name for grandpa is “Seanathair,” though informal options like “Daideo” and “Daddo” are also endearing.

  • Formal – Seanathair
  • Informal – Daidoe, Daddo

Italian

Looking for an Italian name for grandpa? “Nonno” is the classic choice that’s warm, traditional, and still popular in Italian families today.

  • Nonno

Japanese

  • Formal – Ojiisan
  • Informal – Sofu

Korean

  • Halabeoji

Latvian

  • Vectevas

Lebanese

  • Jid

Lithuanian

  • Senelis

Malagasy

  • Babakoto

Maltese

  • Nannu

Norwegian

  • Bestefar
  • Paternal – Farfar
  • Maternal – Morfar

Polish

The classic Polish name for grandpa is “Dziadek,” often lovingly shortened to “Dziadzio.”

  • Formal – Dziadek
  • Informal – Dziadzio

Portuguese

  • Avó

Romanian

  • Bunic
  • Bunicut

Russian

  • Dedushka

Sanskrit

  • Paternal – Pitaamaha
  • Maternal – Maataamaha

Serbian

  • Deda

Slovakian

  • Ded

Spanish

The formal Spanish name for grandpa is “Abuelo,” while “Abuelito” or “Tito” are popular informal variations.

  • Formal – Abuelo
  • Informal Diminutive – Abuelito, Tito, Lito

Swedish

  • Paternal – Farfar
  • Maternal – Morfar

Swiss

  • Grosspapi

Syrian

  • Jidu

Tamil

  • Thatha

Thai

  • Paternal – Bpoo
  • Maternal – Dtaa

Turkish

  • Dede
  • Buyukbaba

Turkmen

  • Baba

Ukrainian

  • Formal – Dadju
  • Informal – Gigi

Uzbek

  • Bobo
  • Doda

Vietnamese

  • Formal – Ong
  • Informal – Ong Noi

Welsh

  • Southern – Taidie
  • Northern – Tad-cu, Taid

Yiddish

  • Zaide
  • Zeydeh
  • Zeyde
  • Zeide
  • Zede

Finding the right grandpa name can feel like choosing a tiny piece of family legacy, whether you prefer something classic, playful, or culturally meaningful. With so many options to explore, it’s easier than ever to find a name that feels like the perfect match for the grandfather in your life.

If you’re also choosing a grandma name to pair with it, take a look at our full list for even more inspiration: The Ultimate List of Grandma Names.

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