My grandmothers, in an industrial Lancashire town, were Nanna on my mother's side and Grandma on my father's.
I don't have grandchildren (does that make me a fraud here?) as my daughter, now 40, has shown no maternal tendencies. If I did I'm not sure what I'd want them to call me except that I really don't think I'd encourage 'Gran'. But that's just me.
My mother was Grammy to my children so when they produced our gorgeous grandchildren I became Granny Penny. This is now GP which I love! My husband started as Poppa Paul but that has now been abbreviated to PP. The youngest two still say Granny Penny and Poppa Paul but I think the elder four - all now teenagers - like the originality of the abbreviations.
Our grandchild calls us by the version of Grandma and Granddad that she could pronounce when small and they’ve stuck - we love them, unique to us. Thought she’d grow out of it but she hasn’t, I’m delighted to say ?
My maternal grandmothers had died before I was born, but my Mum always spoke lovingly about her Nana, so that was my choice. I have been Nana now for 23 years and 4 GC. Always love it when they call my name
I am Nanny to my only grandchild. I did ask if he would feel better shortening it to Nan now he is into double figures. He said no; I would always be his Nanny.?♀️
I’m Granny as my Grandma was Granny so following the tradition. Myself and my son in laws mother both share the same name so she’s Nanna and I’m Granny.
I am Nana and I love being called Nana , my eldest granddaughter(13yrs ). Has started calling me Nan. And I love that too. In fact I just love being a Nana. X?
My title says it all Eldest GD called me that with no prompting ( I couldn’t decide and was called everything) other grandchildren followed even though my 2 x GS parents wanted Grandma ..... the little ones rule the roost ? I really don’t care what they call me
My granddaughter (12) calls us Grandma and Grandad (which I am happy with, as my Mum was always called Grandma. I have 3 year old twin grandsons who call me Grandma too, but Grandad gets called Dada Rick! I am sure that will change as they get older, but it sounds so cute at the moment!