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The Ultimate List of Grandpa Names

From heartfelt classics to fresh ideas, these names for grandpa celebrate personality, tradition, and what makes him special to your family.

Updated May 23, 2025

by Nina Spears

The Baby Chick®: Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expert
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Becoming a grandparent is a milestone worth celebrating—and just like Grandma needs the perfect title, Grandpa deserves one too! While many families stick with tradition, today’s grandparents are getting creative with what they’re called. Whether you’re honoring a name passed down through generations or looking for something more playful or modern, this ultimate list of grandpa names is packed with inspiration. From timeless picks to trendy new options, we’ve gathered the best names for grandpa—including international terms, sweet and simple ideas, and plenty of other names for grandpa you may not have heard before.

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

These time-honored names for grandpa have stood the test of time, with many passed down through generations of American families. Whether you’re thinking of a sweet “PopPop,” a classic “Granddad,” or a Southern favorite like “PawPaw,” this list includes plenty of familiar favorites that still hold a special place in many hearts 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

Looking for something a little more unexpected? These other names for grandpa reflect today’s fun, expressive style—perfect for grandfathers who aren’t afraid to break the mold. Whether you’re drawn to upbeat options like “Buddy” or “G-Dad,” or something bold like “Champ” or “PopZ,” this list has fresh takes to match every personality.

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

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 go with 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

Across cultures and continents, families have created heartfelt terms for grandfathers that reflect language, heritage, and generational tradition. From “Nonno” in Italy to “Opa” in Germany or “YeYe” in China, these meaningful names offer a beautiful way to honor your roots—or introduce something new with cultural depth.

Below, you’ll find other names for grandpa from dozens of countries and cultures, listed alphabetically by region or language.

These names are shared with admiration and cultural respect. Always consider family traditions and cultural context when choosing a name from a background that’s not your own.

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 grandpa name is “Grand-père,” though many families use “Pépère” or “Grand-papa” for a softer feel.

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

Galician

  • Avo

Georgian

  • Babu

German

A traditional German name for grandpa is “Opa”—simple, affectionate, and beloved 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

We hope this list of grandpa names helped you find the perfect match—whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting something brand new. From timeless picks to playful and modern twists, there are so many wonderful names for grandpa to choose from. If we missed a favorite, we’d love to hear what your family uses!

Still choosing a grandma name to go with your pick? Head over to our full list of grandma names for even more meaningful and creative ideas.

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