Family Names in English

Parents

Parents are the people who bring you into this world, love you unconditionally and nurture you to become the best version of yourself. Here are some common family names for parents in English:

• Father/Dad/Daddy
• Mother/Mom/Mommy
• Stepfather
• Stepmother
• Adoptive father
• Adoptive mother
• Biological father
• Biological mother
• Grandfather/Grandpa/Papa
• Grandmother/Grandma/Nana

Siblings

Siblings are the brothers and sisters you grew up with. They are your closest relatives and best friends. Here are some common family names for siblings in English:

• Brother
• Sister
• Stepbrother
• Stepsister
• Half-brother
• Half-sister
• Twin brother
• Twin sister

Extended Family

Extended family members are your relatives beyond your parents and siblings. They may include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws. Here are some common family names for extended family members in English:

• Grandparents
• Grandfather/Grandpa/Papa
• Grandmother/Grandma/Nana
• Uncle
• Aunt
• Cousin
• Brother-in-law
• Sister-in-law
• Father-in-law
• Mother-in-law