Our Favorite Names for Father-In-Laws

Mr. Johnson

This is for the formal father-in-law. You know the type: suit and tie always, with a well of financial advice. Calling this father-in-law by his last name just suits him.

Jim

A bit more casual, calling your father-in-law by his first name indicates a more personal relationship. This is the father-in-law you can call up and chat with, no matter the day.

Mr. Jim

This father-in-law isn’t super formal, but adding Mr. to his first name adds respect and good, old-fashioned Southern charm.

Pops

For the coolest of father-in-laws, we have “Pops.” A pops is a father-in-law who can fix a classic motorcycle, pour a stiff drink, and tell a great story.

Papa J

Shorten his name to an initial, add Papa, and you have this clever and oh-so-catchy name for your favorite father-in-law.

Pop

Could there be a more classically Southern name for a father-in-law? And once you have kids, they can call him Pop too.

Papa George

Add his first name to Papa, and you have a classic father-in-law name. Papa George has a great rib recipe and even better jokes.

F.I.L

Pronounced “Phil,” this father-in-law name is practical and fun, since it capitalizes on the “FIL” in father-in-law. Explain it to him, and you’ll have an inside joke together.

PaPaw

This traditionally Southern father-in-law name will come in handy once he has grandkids running around.

Dad

Once you’ve graduated from Mr. Jones and landed on calling your father-in-law “Dad,” you’ve reached an important point in your in-law relationship.

The Captain

Father-in-laws with an affinity for sailing will enjoy this moniker.

Pa

This father-in-law name is as Southern as can be.