Being called granny

Well I get called Grain - a mis-pronunciation from eldest grandson when he first started talking. The family thought it hilarious and it stuck. I don't mind. I get notes and letters addressed to Grain. Another grandson does call me Grandma, and when I go up to see them and they meet me from the train, across a crowded concourse I hear "Grandma!" and he hurtles over and hugs my legs and I'm happy, happy, happy.

I would have liked to be Grandma to DSGS as his 2 real grandmothers both wanted to be Nanny (and I'm not keen on that anyway). However, last week I was greeted as Nanny by him for the first time so if that's what he wants, so be it.

What's in a name? They probably don't have any tiny people to call them anything. How lovely to have grandchildren talking to you no matter what they call you. My close friend has no grandchildren and her two daughters are now well past wanting to produce; she feels it keenly but has never said anything to them, only to me. I am variously called 'Nan', 'Nanny' and often by my first name by tiny grandson who hears others and thinks that's the way to get my attention - it causes a laugh so he does it again - lovely!

As a child I chose to stop calling my grandmother "nana" and chose "grandma" instead. I don't know why, but no one was able to persuade me to switch back. My mum chose to be "grandma" but my daughter chose to call her "granny", for whatever reason. I chose to be "granny" and it doesn't make me feel any older than I actually am, which lets face it is not that young. I also have an uncle whom I always called by his first name only, even though family referred to him as "uncle" when speaking to me. Who knows what my grandson will choose to call me when he is old enough. Frankly, as long as it isn't anything rude I don't mind. If someone else has a problem with the idea of being called "grannny" then that's exactly what it is.....their problem.

My Grandson calls me BonBon, not because Grannie sounds old, but because I called my Grannie that.

Silly people. ignore them and enjoy being your beloved GC's granny.

After my first grandchild was born my daughter brought him to our house so that various friends could call in and see him. One friend - a Russian married to an Englishman brought her elderly mother who doesn't speak any English. She gave me a big hug and said 'Babushka' which we thought was a lovely name for Grandmother although probably not very practical in the UK.

What business is it of theirs - we are old enough to be called what we want. I too was told this by someone but took no notice.

I love it when my grandchildren call out "Granny" to get my attention. I have this fantasy that people are amazed that they are referring to a person too young and trendy to be granny (I wish ?)!

I'm a Granny and I love it! But I've had some other grandmothers say oh no, I could never be called granny - it's so old. I just reply my mum was granny to my children and my nephews, and the Queen is also granny. So if it's it good for them it's good enough for me.

I think Granny and all things similar are lovely. However my own lovely title is somewhat unusual and there is an immediate assumption by many that I particularly didn't want to be called one of the 'the norm' because of the age association. I ask you.......at approaching 80 could I hide that?! No, break way from mainstream, and people immediately assume ulterior motives. No explaining human nature!

I love being Nanna. The only drawback is that it's a bit close to (ba)nana for a little one. My DS2 once got very excited about an old Agadoo video, shouting out that it was Nanna. We thought he was appreciating the dancing banana till it became obvious he thought the woman in the pineapple costume was me

Oh and don't worry about what anyone says ...your choice and that is what is important

I am Nanoo to my six grandchildren. When my eldest was born my mother was still alive and she was Nanny. I was a big Mork and Mindy fan in its day so decided on that word often used in the prog...Nanoo

I love the fact ~I am called Granny as I only have one Grandchild and may not have any more.

I loved my own granny dearly so opted to be called granny! Don't forget that the queen is granny too!!!??

I am Nannie to the grand children but my son still calls me 'Rommel'.......and I don't mind because that is out joke. What's in a name ?

I called my grandmothers Grandma (surname). My children called my mother Nanna & I decided to use it with my gc as it is the easiest sound to pronounce for a baby so they could say it really early on!

My exH and his siblings had a live-in Nanny when they were children so he objected to my DM being Nanny to our children (which is what both of my Grandmothers were called). He said that it was a job description, so my DM became Grandma and I loved it so much that my GC's use it for me. They call my current DH Grandad Barry and the ex is Grandad Charlie.

There seems to be an element of snobbishness on here from those saying the Queen is called Grandma to those saying I would hate to be called Nanny as it is a goat or a servant. Whatever you are called it means your grandchildren love you- ignore everyone else. BTW it's Nanny in our family.

I'm very happy to be granny, though granddaughter is only 21 months and can't say Gs yet - at the moment she calls me Nanny.
Grandpa is PaPa!

Must say I'm not so keen on Grandma - for some reason to me it sounds older (and fatter!) than Granny! Yes, I know how daft that sounds...

I do know the odd person who insists on being called by their name, because Granny/Grandma/Nana makes them feel even older than they are. .
I wouldn't want it, but each to their own, I suppose.

I never had any grandparents so no precedent. I don't like Granny and can't stand Nanny and Nana so opted for Nonna (the Italian version). My husband chose Gramps!

I chose to be Grannie, although it often gets spelt Granny, my Granddaughter is only 16 months, and last time I saw her she called me Mum,!

Why "thankfully" Gillybob? (Implying some sort of "lucky me")
I am equally thankful to be (a) Granny.
Gally, Gaggy, Ganma,Grandmama, or Gamma. Isn't it simply a matter of preference?

Thankfully we are grandma and grandad.

The other (maternal) GP's chose Nana and Granda.

Phew. Lucky escape for me as I am not particularly keen on "nana" although I accept its whatever you're used to.