Genevieve O'Reilly

All of my dad's family, his brothers and sisters, my nana and grandad and all of the cousins emigrated to Australia within two years of each other. Irish families are close at the best of times, but when you move to the other side of the world, we were like a big posse over there.

Irish Actress

Millie Bright

My grandad gives me an honest opinion on the games and my performance. I really respect him for that. He's really helped me develop as a person and a player, and he's always been honest with me, whether I've had a good or bad game, where I need to improve.

English Athlete

Sarah Millican

I used to help my maternal grandad in his garden. He was a lovely, kind man. He turned his spare bedroom into a greenhouse because he didn't have room in the garden, and I remember rows of polythened plants stuffed in there.

Jordan Pickford

I remember going for a drink of water, and one old bloke shouts, 'Hey you, young lad! Your grandad is under that grass!' I just turned around to him, gave him the thumbs up and said: 'Nae problem!

My grandad, when he came home from the war, the only thing he came home with was four massive tins of honey and ever since honey has been part of our family life - on our cereal and in our tea.

English Dancer

Jessie J

It's really important to me that my niece and nephews can come and see my show, as can my grandad and nan. I love spending time with my family, and music has always bonded us.

English Musician

Amaal Mallik

I had grown up with music influence of my grandad, uncle, dad. So, professionally I first assisted others to do something different, to get an edge.

Indian Director

Lily Allen

My grandad was a submariner; my mum's dad was in the navy.

Gylfi Sigurdsson

My grandad was a fisherman and my dad was a fisherman.

Icelander Athlete

Travis Scott

My grandad, he has his doctorate in psychology.

American Rapper

Used specifically to refer to a direct ancestor, two generations above you.

Family Term

Conveys affection and familiarity when referencing your grandfather.

Endearment

Some cultures have unique names or titles for grandfathers that can be used synonymously.

Cultural Variations

Can be used affectionately for any older man, not just family.

Casual Reference

Has a colloquial feel; less formal than saying 'elderly gentleman'.

Colloquial Color

Sometimes used humorously among friends for someone acting old-fashioned.

Grandad