Tuesday, May 5, 2009

What are some common names for grandmother and grandfather in Ireland?

I am writing a story and I would like it to be genuine, I am looking for nick names or endearing names or any respectful slang for grandparents.

What are some common names for grandmother and grandfather in Ireland?
I'm Irish, born, bred and live here........middle aged





I called both my Grandmothers 'Granny' - and my children did the same.





One of my Grandfathers was Grampa - the other Grandfather (following what my city cousins called that Grandfather)The only other way I have ever heard a person who lives in Ireland address their Grandfather was as Grandad, if they did not speak Irish





Todays children use some of the names which children from outside Ireland use - thanks to television maybe. Names such as Papa or whatever - although I'm inclined to think that those who call their Grandfather Papa usually come from European extraction - children of my friends who were born in France, they call their Grandfather Papa





Jane
Reply:Mommy and Daddy.. I have Irish friends that are in their late 40's and 50's who still refer to their parents in this way.
Reply:papa and da are both names for grandfathers i think.
Reply:Names for Grandmother


Most English-speaking children call their grandmothers Granny, Grandma, Mammaw, or Nana.


Children would call their grandmother Maime贸 (MAM o), or M贸ra铆 (MO ree).





Names for Grandfather


Most English-speaking children would call their grandfathers Grandad, Pop, Papa, or Pappaw


Children would use Daide贸 (Daddo)or sometimes M贸ra铆 (MO ree) when addressing their grandfathers.
Reply:All my great grandparents came from Ireland and they used Grandmam and Grandpap.

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