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What to Call Step Grandfather

grandmoon — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 03:40:52 GMT

We are looking for suggestions for a name for a step grandfather.

The bub is due within the next couple of weeks and she will have 2 grandfathers and 2 step grandfathers as well as a number of great grandfathers.

The Mum is wanting to have a different name for each of them.

Anyone got any suggestion please.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

j*oono — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 03:45:04 GMT

We always just used the surname so it would be like Grandad Smith, Grandad Jones, Grandad Williams etc.

The granddads and step granddads might have something else they would like to be known as.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

lakeland27 — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 03:50:55 GMT

first name is OK. i leave the 'step' out . anyone who knows you well enough knows it anyway, people who don't will guess or assume.. but who cares what they think.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

purple_haize — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:09:43 GMT

My grandkids call the step grandfather, Granddad then christian name, this works fine.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

izabsmiling — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:58:31 GMT

or all could be different variations..Pop,Poppa,Grandpa,Pa, Poppy,Grand dad etc ?

and the Great added for the Great Grandfathers

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

kengillard — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 05:16:42 GMT

we have a Grandy, Pop and Grandpa.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

crystal**flake — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 05:26:49 GMT

First name.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

lurker17260 — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 05:36:01 GMT

@purple_haize wrote:
My grandkids call the step grandfather, Granddad then christian name, this works fine.

That's what my kids did with my step father too. It worked out just fine.

I'm pretty sure he was Grandad R(xx) to his own sons children as well.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

small_creeps_friend — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 05:41:36 GMT

I'm not sure about Step Grandfathers, but as a 30 year long Step Grandmother....Nana Carol has worked for me.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

the_great_she_elephant — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 06:00:21 GMT

CREEPY!!! So great to see you back. How is life treating you - well and often, I hope.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

precious_bear — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 07:24:29 GMT

My dad was Grumps to my nephews, Grandmoon. He chose it well before they came along and it suited everyone just fine!

Precious

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

icyfroth — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 07:36:38 GMT

I think Poppy is good for being informal. "Grandad" can be the blood Grandad.

Depends on the individual case tho doesn't it?

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

jean2579 — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:02:23 GMT

Slightly different scenario. We are Nanna and Pop and DILs parents are Kong Kong and Pa Paw. This is the Singaporean equivalent. Works well for all of us.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

illicit69 — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:16:32 GMT

Hiya Icy, long time no communication, bit slow on the puter now, suffering from "old manual typist's arthiritis". Funny you mentioned "Poppy" that's what our darling Grandie calls O/H, my form of address is just a little bit more unusual - "Gangan", don't ask, don't know, she's called me that ever since she could speak, one thing for sure, I don't ever lose her in a shopping centre.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

azureline** — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:19:38 GMT

Grampy Joe,

Grampy Bill,

Grandad,

Pa.

Pop

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

icyfroth — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:20:27 GMT

Hi 'licit great to see you again 🙂

In our relationship, hubby (who's the real grandad) was always "Poppy" and me being the Step-grandma they called me "Aunty" and everyone was fine with that.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

cherry*135 — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:23:47 GMT

Granpa (first name) Grandad, Poppa. Grandma, Nanna (first name), Nana (surname). I think they choose their own monikers from memory.. we add the other name especially for the 2 Nana's so we knew which one we were talking about.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

serendipityricho — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:39:45 GMT

I find it funny when my ex has installed her husband as grandpa.

They live in the same town as the second daughter.

Each grandie is convinced its true.-then work it out.

Last Easter i visited and the youngest grandie---said-i know your my mums dad.

--will still be grandpa first name---but kids cant be conned.............Richo.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

serendipityricho — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:48:42 GMT

PS-the daughters OHs parents had passed away and the grandies have no one

else to call-grandma and grandpa.

Re: What to Call Step Grandfather

chuk_77 — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:57:56 GMT

off topic so sorry but

*waves madly to small creeps friend