65 of Our Favorite Southern Grandma Names and Nicknames

She may not be as universally known as the band ABBA, but to you, there's only one Abba that matters.

Abuela and Abuelita are common Spanish grandmother names. 

Amma is a shortened version of "Gamma." 

They'll master your grandma's name when it's so close to the word for their bottle.

This grandma name could be a shortened version of "Barbara" or just a unique name for your grand kiddies to call you.

A fun grandma name like this would pair well with a grandpa who goes by "Tweety" or "Biggy."

"We're going to Bomma's house" never sounded so sweet. 

"Bubbeh" is the Yiddish word for grandmother. 

Some "Bunny" loves you!

A sweet grandma name for a lovely season of life!

You'll bring an entirely new meaning to "that's just darling."

Didi could be a nickname for Diana or Deborah. 

Simple but effective.

You're more fabulous than Lady Gaga in your grandchildren's eyes. 

Who doesn't love alliteration? 

"Grandma" might be difficult for little ones to pronounce at first, so "Gamma" is a sweet substitution. 

Like "Grammy," this grandma's name will never go out of style.

You'll never tire of your precious grandkids calling your name. 

This popular grandma name is just too cute. 

Glamma because you're a glamorous Southern grandma. 

Your grandkids will appreciate this nifty name abbreviation when they're older.

We're all for throwing it back to the 70s with a name like GoGo.

It's a classic grandma name for a classy lady.

Grams and Pops–the sweetest grandparent name combination!

There's nothing more endearing than the name your grandchildren choose for you. 

The go-to name for generations. 

Grandmamas make the world go round. 

Consider this name the slightly more modern version of "Grandmother."

It's a proper name for a proper Southern grandma.

Like "Grammie," but slightly easier to pronounce for learning ears. 

Because as we know, all grandmas are sweet like honey!

Don't you want to hear, "Lala, come play!"

Pair this grandma name with "Pop" for the ultimate grandparent name duo. 

All of the best hugs and kisses come from Lovie! 

Short and sweet! 

Every grandma's name is unique and special in its own right.

This name is excellent for grandmothers named Margaret, Marnie, or Maggie.

We all know someone who's called Mawmaw by their grandkids. 

Like Grammie, but shortened for ease. 

"Meems always has the best sweets at her house." 

The name Memaw has a special place in our Southern hearts. 

You never know what name grandkids will come up with in terms of naming!

Fresh baked cookies at Mimi's house just taste better.

We're not sure why adding "-sy" to the end of names automatically makes them sweeter. It must be something about the little ones who say it!

Your grandkids are right to stake their claim on you as best grandma. 

Doubling up on two grandma names is always better (and more fun!) than one.

Oh, the joys of being a grandma!

We love the British sound of this grandma's name.

NaiNai means grandmother in Mandarin. 

Going to Nan's house is always a treat for the kids. 

Why not have a grandma name that rolls off the tongue?

"Nannie knows how to make anything taste delicious."

Little ones love their repetition. 

A variation in the spelling of "Nonna," "Nonni" means grandparents in Italian.

An Italian Nonna will always spoil her grandbabies. 

Oma means grandmother in German and is also a popular Indonesian grandmother name.

Fitting because grandmas are the queens of just about everything.

Grandkids know not to mess around with Sassy, or she'll turn into her namesake.

Sissy is such an affectionate grandma name.

Straight from a Southern grandma's favorite phrase: "Come here darlin' and give me some Suga'."

With a name like Sweets, any grandma is sure to live up to her title. 

Grandmas are sweet like Tootsie Rolls.

Tutu is a shortened version of the formal name for a grandma in Hawaiian. 

Yaya is the word for grandmother in Greek. 

YiaYia is another variation of the name for grandmother in Greek.