Peepaw
Grandfather; a soft Southern family title.
Also called Pee-paw, Papaw, grandpa.
Updated September 24, 2026
Peepaw pronunciation
/PEE-paw/
Meaning
Another grandpa name from the same Southern pot as Papaw and Pawpaw. The vowel leans toward pee instead of pah, and families pick the spelling that matches how the kids said it first. Often walks with Meemaw. Same job as Grandpa, just the porch version.
How folks use it
- “Peepaw let us ride in the bed of the truck.”
- “Tell Peepaw supper's ready.”
Origin and etymology
A family pet form of pa/pap stretched to grandfather, sibling to Papaw and Pawpaw. Wayword Radio and DARE survey lists show Peepaw among Southern and scattered U.S. grandparent nicknames. Which spelling a family uses is local tradition more than a hard regional line.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peepaw different from Papaw?
Same meaning. Different family sound and spelling. Both mean grandpa.