Celebrity Grandparent Names

If you thought celebrity baby names were unique, allow us to introduce you to celebrity grandparent names. These are the names that stars' go by with their grandchildren, and they range from Granny to Gogo to Boom Boom.

Until recently, there were relatively few grandparent names to choose from. Grandma names included Nana, Granny, Grammy — maybe Bubbe or Abuela — and of course, Grandma. Grandpa names included options like Papa, Pops, Poppy, and any variation of the word "grandpa."

Modern grandparent names are more creative, and these days many grandparents are choosing the names they want to be called by their grandchildren — although they don't always adhere to the plan (even for celebrities).

Read on to learn celebrity grandma names and celebrity grandpa names. Or get inspiration for your own grandma or grandpa name with these examples of celebrity grandparent names:

Anna Wintour: Anna

Grandchildren: Caroline Rose & Ella Rose (via Charles Shaffer); Oliver (via Bee Shaffer)

The Vogue Editor-in-Chief revealed that her grandkids call her Anna — just Anna! — in a 73 Questions interview.

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Opa

Grandchildren: Lyla Maria & Eloise Christina (via Katherine Schwarzenegger)

In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the Austrian-American actor and politician shared that his granddaughters call him Opa, the German word for "grandpa".

Blythe Danner: Lalo

Grandchildren: Apple Blythe Alison & Moses (via Gwyneth Paltrow); Eliel & Whistler (via Jake Paltrow)

Blythe Danner originally wanted her grandchildren to call her Woof. Her daughter Gwyneth Paltrow said, “My mom’s hot and she didn’t want to be called Grandma. So she kept trying to make the Woof thing stick. It’s even her e-mail address.”

Lalo was chosen for her by her oldest grandchild, Gwyneth's daughter Apple Martin.

Caitlyn Jenner: Caitlyn, Grandma, or Boom Boom

Grandchildren: Bodhi Burton, William Behr "Behr", & Goldie Brooklyn (via Burt Jenner); Francesca, Isabella & Luke (via Cassandra Marino); Eva James, Sam Stoker & Bo Thompson (via Brandon Jenner); Honey Raye (via Brody Jenner); Mason Dash, Penelope Scotland & Reign Aston (via Kourtney Kardashian); North, Saint, Chicago & Psalm (via Kim Kardashian); True & Tatum (via Khloe Kardashian); Dream (via Rob Kardashian); Stormi & Aire (via Kylie Jenner)

Caitlyn Jenner has an impressive 22 grandkids, including those of her Kardashian step-children (via ex-wife Kris Jenner). Her grandchildren use various names to refer to her, including the gender-neutral grandparent name Boom Boom and even just Caitlyn. A 2016 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians revealed that Penelope Disick calls her Grandma.

Catherina Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas: ZeZe & Bubba

Grandchildren: Lua Izzy & Ryder (via Cameron Douglas)

Michael Douglas' son Cameron has two children who call their grandfather and step-grandma Bubba and Zeze — ZeZe coming from Zeta-Jones' surname.

Cedric the Entertainer: Popsy

Grandchild: Kylo Faith (via Tiara Kyles)

Cedric the Entertainer has one granddaughter, Kylo, who calls him Popsy. He shared his grandpa name on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where he also revealed he calls Kylo his "grandcookie".

Cee Lo Green: Poppi

Grandchild: Izzy (via Sierra Johnson)

In a 2016 tweet, Cee Lo Green shared that his children and grandchildren all call him Poppi.

Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell: Gogo & Gogi

Grandchildren: Ryder, Bingham Hawn & Rani Rose (via Kate Hudson); Wilder Brooks, Bodhi Hawn & Rio Laura (via Oliver Hudson); Buddy Prine (via Wyatt Russell)

While Goldie Hawn originally wanted to be called Glam-Ma when daughter Kate was expecting her first-born — it was suggested by her son Oliver — her grandchildren now call her Gogo. Gogo was Hawn's childhood nickname, given to her by an aunt. Her husband Kurt Russell is called Gogi by his step-grandchildren.

Kathie Lee Gifford: Bubbe

Grandchild: Frank Michael "Frankie" (via Cody Gifford); Finn (via Cassidy Gifford)

Kathie Lee Gifford chose the classic Jewish grandma name Bubbe, inspired by her Israeli-American friend. Speaking on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, she said, “I asked her, I said what’s a good word for a Jewish grandmother?” Kathie Lee said at the time. “And she goes, ‘Bubbalah. It’s Bubbe.’ And it means ‘dearest one,’ like ‘cherished one.’”

Kris Jenner: Lovey

Grandchildren: Mason Dash, Penelope Scotland & Reign Aston (via Kourtney Kardashian); North, Saint, Chicago & Psalm (via Kim Kardashian); True & Tatum (via Khloe Kardashian); Dream (via Rob Kardashian); Stormi & Aire (via Kylie Jenner)

Kardashian-Jenner matriarch Kris chose the unique grandma name Lovey for herself. In a 2013 interview she revealed, "At first I was Grandma, and all of a sudden I didn't like the way that sounded, my mom had a friend called Lovey and I thought that was the cutest name."

Lionel Richie: Pop Pop

Grandchildren: Harlow Winter Kate & Sparrow James Midnight (via Nicole Richie)

G-Pa was the grandpa name Lionel Richie initially chose for himself, but his grandchildren Harlow and Sparrow lovingly call him Pop Pop. In an interview with Access Hollywood, he said, “I thought G-Pa might have been really the right thing but, no, no ‘Pop Pop,’ is and, by the way, they melt me when they walk in the door.”

Martha Stewart: Martha

Grandchildren: Jude & Truman (via Alexis Stewart)

You may expect the ultimate coastal grandmother to have a grandma name to match, but Martha Stewart is just Martha to her grandchildren, granddaughter Jude and grandson Truman.

Prior to the birth of her first child, Martha's daughter Alexis Stewart announced on her radio show, Whatever With Alexis & Jennifer, "Martha is going to be called 'Martha.' She seemed to have no problem with it. I was like, 'Do you really want to be 'grandma?' I don't like the term grandma!"

Martin Sheen: Peach

Grandchildren: Taylor Levi & Paloma Rae (via Emilio Estévez); Cassandra Jade, Sami, Lola Rose, Robert "Bob" & Max (via Charlie Sheen); Katherine, Ramón Estévez Jr. "Luis" & Christopher (via Ramón Estévez)

Great-grandchild: Luna (via Cassandra Estévez)

Martin Sheen has one of the most unique grandpa names out there — Peach! Peach is also a fruit baby name, but it was bestowed on Sheen decades ago by his grandchildren.

In an interview on The Bobbie Hunt Show, he explained, “I was always quoting Shakespeare, using highfalutin language when they were young. So they used to call me ‘Grandpeachual.’ And even now, they’ll call me up and say ‘Hi Peach! How ‘ya doin’?'”

Sheen has a great-granddaughter, Luna, who presumably also calls him Peach.

Michael Jordan: Grandpa Mike

Grandchild: Rakeem Michael (via Jasmine Jordan)

Basketball legend Michael Jordan was hesitant to adopt the grandpa moniker, according to his daughter Jasmine.

“At first he wanted my son to call him ‘Mike’ or ‘Michael’ and I’m like, ‘Dad, we’re not doing this. You have to accept the grandpa title. It is what it is,'” she shared during an ESSENCE Facebook Live.

Since then, Jordan has come around. His grandson Rakeem refers to him as Grandpa Mike.

Nene Leakes: Glam-Ma

Grandchildren: Bri'Asia & Brayden (via Bryson Bryant)

Nene Leakes of Real Housewives of Atlanta fame is Glam-Ma to her son Bryson's children, Bri'Asia and Brayden.

"When you're this young and this fabulous, it's called a Glam-Ma," she revealed in a 2012 Conan interview. "And I have a beautiful glam-baby," she added.

Patti LaBelle: Grandma

Grandchildren: Gia, Leyla & Zuri Jr. (via Zuri Edwards)

There's nothing wrong with the classics, as Patti LaBelle proves with her grandma name — Grandma! Her son Zuri's children Gia, Leyla, and Zuri Jr. all call her Grandma, as seen in this video of Leyla that LaBelle posted on Instagram.

Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks: YiaYia & Papou

Grandchildren: Olivia Jane & Charlotte Bryant (via Colin Hanks); Michaiah (via Chet Hanks)

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks have three granddaughters who call them by the traditional Greek grandma and grandpa names YiaYia and Papou. Wilson has Greek heritage — her mother was Greek but raised in Albania, and her father was Bulgarian born in Greece. Wilson was raised Greek Orthodox, and Hanks converted upon their marriage.

After the birth of his first granddaughter, Olivia, Hanks tweeted about his new title of Papou:

Rosie O'Donnell: Nana

Grandchildren: Skylar Rose, Riley & Avery Lynn (via Chelsea O'Donnell)

Rosie O'Donnell chose her grandma name — Nana — prior to the birth of her first granddaughter, Skylar Rose. Four years later, she's now Nana to two more granddaughters, Riley and Avery.

Like Hanks, O'Donnell announced her grandparent status with a tweet:

Sarah Ferguson: Granny

Grandchildren: August Philip Hawke & Ernest George Ronnie (via Princess Eugenie), Sienna Elizabeth (via Princess Beatrice)

Sarah Ferguson, or "Fergie", became a grandmother twice over in 2021, when her daughters gave birth to their children August and Sienna. In 2023, Princess Eugenie gave birth to Fergie's second grandson, Ernest.

In an open letter to Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice for Good Housekeeping, Fergie shared that she is Granny to her two grandchildren. However, she initially thought she would have a different grandma name. “Lots of my friends call me Duch, so I think it will end up being Duchy,” she told the British press before the birth of August.

Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Nana & Papa

Grandchildren: Isabelle, Harry & Kitty (via Jessica Osbourne); Elijah & Maia (via Louis Osbourne); Pearl, Andy Rose, Minnie Theodora & Maple Artemis (via Jack Osbourne)

When son Jack was expecting his first baby, Sharon Osbourne expressed that she'd like to be called Shazza or Missus O. Since then, she's revealed that her grandchildren call her and Ozzy Nana and Papa.

Steven Tyler: Papa Stevie

Grandchildren: Milo William, Sailor Gene & Lula Rose (via Liv Tyler); Axton Joseph (via Mia Tyler); Vincent Frank (via Chelsea Tyler)

Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler has cute grandpa name — Papa Stevie! Tyler is Papa Stevie to his three daughters' children: grandsons Milo, Sailor, Axton, and Vincent and granddaughter Lula. He originally shared his grandpa name in an interview with People.

Susan Sarandon: Honey

Grandchildren: Marlowe Mae, Major James & Mateo Antoni (via Eva Amurri)

Is there a sweeter grandma name than Honey? Susan Sarandon chose it prior to the birth of her first grandchild, inspired by a Southern friend's grandmother.

“My hairstylist said it’s a Southern thing, and I thought, that’s kind of fabulous,” Sarandon told the New York Times. “I like that. ‘Honey, come over here.’ ‘Where’s Honey?’ That’s the plan.”

Terri Irwin: Bunny

Grandchild: Grace Warrior (via Bindi Irwin)

Terri Irwin, wife of the of Crocodile Hunter's late Steve Irwin, naturally wanted an animal name for her grandma name.

Daughter Bindi Irwin told The Bump, "We spent a long time searching for grandma names that also had an animal link. We decided that she’s going to be called ‘Bunny’. When she was growing up in Oregon her neighbor down the street was always called ‘Bunny’. It only just dawned on us that it wasn’t her name but rather what everyone called her since she was a grandmother figure to the entire neighborhood."

Tina Knowles: Grandma

Grandchildren: Daniel Julez J. Smith Jr. "Julez" (via Solange Knowles); Blue Ivy, Rumi & Sir (via Beyoncé Knowles), Titan & Noah (via Kelly Roland)

Tina Knowles chose lyrical and glamorous names for her daughters, Beyoncé and Solange, yet is known by back-to-basics grandma name Grandma to her grandchildren.

Knowles first became Grandma in 2004, when Solange gave birth to her son Julez. She also is considered Grandma to Beyoncé's Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland's sons, Titan and Noah.

Whoopi Goldberg: Granny or Oopi

Grandchildren: Amarah Skye, Jerzey & Mason (via Alexandrea Dean)

Great-grandchild: Charli Rose (via Amarah Dean)

Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson) is called Granny by her three grandchildren, Amarah, Jerzey, and Mason. In 2014, she became a great-grandmother at the age of 58 when granddaughter Amarah gave birth to Charli Rose.

"Somehow [Charli] has figured out my last name," Goldberg shared on Good Morning America. "I went to pick her up and she was like, 'Hi, Oopi Goldberg!'"