Okay, I've got a naming issue with my story.
I have a grandmother in the story (not Martha or Ellen) who is, to put it stereotypically, a rich, old snob. She's not purely stereotypical -- don't worry, she will be fleshed out more than that. But that's the most accurate explanation I can say fast.
Anyway, I'm having issues with what the granddaughter calls her. I don't want her to be "Grandma" because that's too ordinary. "Grandmother" feels a bit too stuffy. "Granny/Grammie" both feel too casual/comfortable, if you know what I mean.
So, I was going to name her "Gra." (prounounced with an a like in 'act' -- say Grandma, but cut the -ndma.) My mother (who used this name with one of her grandmothers), said that it is a lower class name and that a 'rich, old snob' would never consent to be called this.
So...Opinions? Does it work? Does it definitely not? Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Bethy
