Remember when grandparents were simply Grandma and Grandpa? Those familiar names aren’t disappearing, but they’re getting some serious competition from Gigi, Mimi, Pops, and even Grandude. Across America, families are embracing creative grandparent nicknames that reflect personality, cultural heritage, and changing attitudes toward aging. Some grandparents choose their names before the baby arrives, while others let their grandchildren decide. Either way, the traditional family vocabulary is getting a makeover.
