Title for grandparents - Page 2

volospian · 12-12-2011, 09:12

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Originally Posted by divine

Grandpapa would be bordering on pretentious but not just Grandpa

I'm with Divine on this one. Grandpapa, or even Grandfather as a form of address, would potentially be affecting airs and graces, but Grandpa is ok.

As has been said, it's maybe not that usual over here, but not so unusual as to be pretentious.

BBx · 12-12-2011, 10:01

Just thought it was another name for "Grandad"

Never knew mine both of mine, but refer to dad's dad as Grandad in photos etc.

BB x

Desmo · 12-12-2011, 16:39

Mine was always pop but I don't think grandpa is pretentious

Will · 12-12-2011, 16:53

When I refer to my parents or grandparents (i.e. when I'm not addressing them) I call them, my mother / father / grandfather / grandmother.

Nutcase · 12-12-2011, 19:23

Cheers peeps

FakeSnake · 12-12-2011, 21:20

I always called both sets of mine Nan and Grandad..

My boys call my parents Nanny and Grandad and the Wifes mum Grandma

Justsomebloke · 13-12-2011, 01:46

I'm called Grandad

Grandpa would be to poncey for me.

TinkerBell · 16-12-2011, 07:49

I don't think it is our choice on what we call our grandparents/ parents. We were all brought up with how they wanted to be called, so I don't think it is pretentious whatever people call family members, just means that is what they preferred

My Mom's side is Grandad and Grandy and my Dad's side is Oma and Opa because they are German.

camerajuan · 16-12-2011, 15:02

Nana & Papa.

Each to their own!

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12-12-2011, 16:39	#13
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Mine was always pop but I don't think grandpa is pretentious __________________

12-12-2011, 16:53	#14
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	When I refer to my parents or grandparents (i.e. when I'm not addressing them) I call them, my mother / father / grandfather / grandmother. __________________ *No No!*

13-12-2011, 01:46	#17
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	I'm called Grandad Grandpa would be to poncey for me. __________________

16-12-2011, 07:49	#18
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	I don't think it is our choice on what we call our grandparents/ parents. We were all brought up with how they wanted to be called, so I don't think it is pretentious whatever people call family members, just means that is what they preferred My Mom's side is Grandad and Grandy and my Dad's side is Oma and Opa because they are German. __________________

12-12-2011, 10:01	#12
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Just thought it was another name for "Grandad" Never knew mine both of mine, but refer to dad's dad as Grandad in photos etc. BB x

12-12-2011, 19:23	#15
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Cheers peeps

12-12-2011, 21:20	#16
FakeSnake Absinthe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Devonshire Posts: 1,143	I always called both sets of mine Nan and Grandad.. My boys call my parents Nanny and Grandad and the Wifes mum Grandma

16-12-2011, 15:02	#19
camerajuan Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 211	Nana & Papa. Each to their own! __________________ British by law, Scottish by birth, Highlander by the grace of God.............Alba gu Braith My Papa - 31/12/28 - 25/1/2011 Goodnight old man, I'll miss you