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ist2_2897117_scribbles_grandparents.jpgI got a few more suggestions for names of grandparents.

Marie Elena suggested Gram and Pop.
Mary reminded me of Omah and Opah... I shouldn't have forgotten that one, my nephew has an "Oma" and an "Opa"! Their family has a very German heritage, so that's no surprise, I guess.

Adriane also reminded me of Mimi, and they also had a Poppop... She also hinted at a fun story about my husabnd. In their family, they had a special name for her and my husband's paternal grandmother. If I get the story right... Hubby had a hard time with "Grammy" so he turned it into "Bambi." That one translated down the line; until her death last year, even her great-grandkids called her Bambi.

Am I missing any others?

Comments

Adriane · June 25, 2008 1:55 PM

You've got the Bambi story right - but since it wasn't mentioned, I'm guessing he never told you about our other Grandma (Helen)...He really botched THAT one! I'll let him tell you.

Eric · July 14, 2008 12:00 PM

Aren't Omah and Opah Dutch names for grandparents? I mean like Netherlands Dutch, not Pennsylvania "Dutch" German.

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