Joey Sorrisi
New Member
English - American Mid Atlantic
I am specifically looking for nicknames and terms of endearment for the word “father”.
I am full blooded Sicilian American and my family came from the town of Serradifalco in the in the province of Caltanissetta. My grandparents were the first generation born in America and sadly have all passed away. I recall my grandmother referring to her father with the term “bah-Poe” or “bop-oh”. To my American ear it sounds almost like the name of a clown. I am hoping to get confirmation that this is a term actually used. I would also love to hear any other terms that mean father or daddy.
I have a 3 year old step son who I adore, but he has a real father that is very involved in his life. As he is speaking more and more, he occasionally calls me “dad”. It feels good that he thinks of me this way, but I also don’t want to offend or insult his real father by encouraging it.
I am hoping, with your help, I might be able to find a word in keeping with my Sicilian background. I know my grandmother also called her father “patri”, but I’m happy to hear any and all suggestions you may have.
Thanks in advance!
Joey
I am full blooded Sicilian American and my family came from the town of Serradifalco in the in the province of Caltanissetta. My grandparents were the first generation born in America and sadly have all passed away. I recall my grandmother referring to her father with the term “bah-Poe” or “bop-oh”. To my American ear it sounds almost like the name of a clown. I am hoping to get confirmation that this is a term actually used. I would also love to hear any other terms that mean father or daddy.
I have a 3 year old step son who I adore, but he has a real father that is very involved in his life. As he is speaking more and more, he occasionally calls me “dad”. It feels good that he thinks of me this way, but I also don’t want to offend or insult his real father by encouraging it.
I am hoping, with your help, I might be able to find a word in keeping with my Sicilian background. I know my grandmother also called her father “patri”, but I’m happy to hear any and all suggestions you may have.
Thanks in advance!
Joey