While you may want to forego the classic "Grandma" in order to avoid confusion, there are tons of great step-grandma names that will honor and embrace the special bond between a step-grandma and her step-grandkids. It's all about the type of relationships you have in your family and what everyone feels comfortable with.
From cute nicknames to traditional favorites, we have tons of great options to help you get inspired. Try them on in your head as you read. After all, it's really all about finding a name that fits. We guarantee one of these will.
Cute Step-Grandma Names
If there are little ones as part of your blended family, a cute step-grandma name might be perfect. Affectionate and unique, these sweet nicknames embrace the adorable nature of this relationship.
- Stammy (step-grammy)
- Bonus Nana
- Nana [first name]
- Granny [first name]
- Grandma [first name]
- [First name]-Gran
- Gramzie
- S-Gram
- Gramette
- Gramaloo
- Miss Nana
- Miss Grandma
- My [first name]
Using a first name as part of your step-grandmother name can help it feel a little more casual and different than the more traditional "Grandma." It's a sweet way to show respect and closeness while still capturing the nature of the relationship.
Funny Names for Step-Grandmas
What the grandkids call their step-grandma doesn't have to be serious (though it's a good idea to make sure everyone involved will find it funny). If you love to laugh in your family, one of these funny names could be perfect.
- Insta-Gram
- Gram-Cracker
- Super Gram
- Gram Bomb
- ESG (Evil Step-Grandma)
- Gram-Star
As you're thinking about the perfect name, give some thought to the joys and complexities of the relationship. If it hasn't always been easy and you don't feel like a name based on a more traditional grandma name will work, get creative with a nickname that's it's own thing. An animal, a favorite food, or a shortened version of a first name can be great options.
Young Step-Grandmother Names
Not really ready to embrace all the classic granny stuff but still need a name that shows that special relationship? It's all about choosing something that doesn't quite have that grandma sound but isn't just a first name, either. These names skew younger.
- Bunny
- Tootsie
- Lo-Lo
- Bella
- Kit-Kat
- Pippa
- Missy
- Glamma
- Cookie
Calling a step-grandma by her first name is also totally fine too (if it's okay with her). This can be more natural if she joined the family in recent years and the kids call her by her first name as well.
Related: 14 Reasons It's Important for Kids to Spend Time With Their Grandparents
Names That Reflect Your Family
The step-grandma name you choose is a reflection of the relationship you have within your family. If you have a name in mind, it's good to have a conversation about it before breaking it out. Good communication can help make sure everyone is on board with the nickname, and it will help avoid hurt feelings or confusion. Stick with what feels natural for everyone involved, but lean into the cute or sweet names that really capture how you feel about each other.
