Blove Shared: From "Grandma" to "Medea" – A Future Mom’s Thoughts on Becoming a Grandma
Yesterday, while having Chipotle with my son Darius, we found ourselves in another fun conversation — this time about what I’d want to be called when I become a grandma someday. And, as always, the talk went further than I expected!
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When Darius Asked Me About “Glamor”
Darius asked if I ever thought about becoming a grandma, then introduced a term I had never heard before: “glamor,” short for “glamorous grandmother.” I’ll admit, at first I thought he was saying “grandma” and was a little confused!
But after he explained, I actually found the concept kind of fun — a youthful, modern grandma who doesn’t want to be labeled “old” just because she has grandkids.
“Did you make that up yourself?” I asked.
“No, Mom, people really use it,” Darius replied. “It’s just how I see it.”
I had to admit, even though I’d never heard it before, it was kind of cute — though I’m not sure it fits me just yet!
Medea – A Familiar-Sounding Name
Then we started talking about other names modern grandmas choose. I remembered hearing some people say they’d rather be called “Medea” than the traditional “Grandma.”
“What’s Medea?” I asked Darius.
A quick phone search revealed that “Medea” is actually a combination of “Mother” and “Dearest” — pretty sweet, right? It’s popular in the Southern U.S. for grandmas in that region.
“Oh, so it’s ‘Mother Dearest’ — Mother + Dearest,” I said. “That’s nice.”
What About Grandpa?
We then thought about a male version of “Mother Dearest” and came up with “Father Dearest” — or “Fadia.”
“Fadia?” I laughed. “That sounds like a girl’s name!”
Darius agreed: “Yeah, it’s very… feminine.”
“Well, good thing you’re not a girl or I might have named you Fadia!” I teased.
“Mom, you wouldn’t actually do that, would you?” Darius looked worried.
We both laughed imagining future grandkids calling their grandpa “Fadia.” Definitely unusual!
What Do I Want?
Honestly, after all that talk, I think I’d still prefer the classic “Grandma” or “Granny.” Maybe I’m just from a generation that finds these names warm and meaningful.
When Darius suggested I could try “Medea,” I shook my head: “I don’t want to be called Medea!”
“Why not, Mom?”
“It sounds ancient! Like something out of Greek mythology.”
Darius laughed. “So what do you want the grandkids to call you?”
“Just Grandma. Or Granny. Those traditional names feel more familiar and cozy.”
Thinking Deeper About Titles
This conversation made me realize that many younger grandmas today don’t want to be called “Grandma” because they feel it makes them sound old. They want names that feel modern and youthful — like “Glamor.”
I understand that. Everyone wants to keep their energy and vibrance. But for me, becoming a grandma will be a proud milestone in life. Why shy away from that?
“You know, a lot of grandmas now don’t like being called Grandma because they think it makes them seem… old,” I told Darius.
“So how do you feel about becoming one?”
“Son, I think it’s something to be proud of. I’ll be honored to be called Grandma.”
Younger Generations and New Views
Darius also brought up how younger generations have different ideas about naming, even for kids. He asked about giving unisex names.
“Do you think kids should have unisex names?” he asked.
“What do you mean?”
“Like names that could work for both boys and girls.”
I thought for a moment. “I think it’s fine as long as it’s not too… unusual. Like, a boy named Michael is fine, but a girl named Michael might have challenges in daily life.”
“Why’s that, Mom?”
“Because society still has certain expectations about names. If a girl is named Michael, people will automatically assume she’s a boy when they see her name — and that could cause issues in certain situations.”
Final Thoughts
In the end, whether I’m called Grandma, Granny, Medea, or even Glamor — what matters most is the love and bond I share with my future grandkids. But if I have to choose, I’ll stick with Grandma. It feels familiar, warm, and full of love.
And who knows? When the grandkids actually arrive, they might come up with their own special name for me. Kids always find unique ways to call the people they love!
