Michael Strahan Is Still Workshopping His Grandpa Name — and Shares the NSFW Moniker That's His Favorite

Mar. 15, 2025

Michael Strahan.Photo:Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty

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Michael Strahanis proud to be a first-time grandpa, but he still hasn’t landed on the perfect name.In a recent appearance onThe Kelly Clarkson Show,the former professional football player, 53, spoke with guest hostRoy Wood Jr., 46, about becoming a grandpa for the first time. Strahan, whose daughter Tanita, 33, welcomedher 5-month-old son Onyxin September 2024, revealed that he’s still workshopping his nickname and shared his top options to date.“He’s only 5 months, so I mean, I don’t know yet, [and] he doesn’t know yet, but I’m thinking about ‘Pimp Daddy,’ " he told the comedian. “But I don’t think that’s gonna look too good when we go to the playground, so I’m thinking ‘Big Papa.'“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.TheGood Morning Americaanchor also admitted he still doesn’t feel old enough to be a grandfather. As a guest onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,following the arrival of his daughter’s son, Strahan shared similar sentiments about feeling too young to enter that stage of his life.“I went over after I finished up work at Fox yesterday, and I was holding him,” he explained, pretending to cradle Onyx in his arms. “I’m like, ‘I’m going to get you so spoiled and give you back to your parents.'“He added, “It’s the most amazing feeling, but I don’t feel old enough.“Michael Strahan’s kids.Michael Strahan InstagramStrahan had his two older children, Tanita and Michael Jr., 31, with his first wife, Wanda Hutchins, before welcoming twins Isabella and Sophia, 20, with his second wife,Jean Muggli. The dad of four has proudly talked about how much he loves being a dad. In 2016, Strahan told PEOPLE how he makeshis blended familywork.“My kids give me strength,” he said. “I love being with the kids. To me, it’s all about family, now more than anything.“In 2017, Strahan received a Father of the Year Award from The National Father’s Day Committee.“I love being a father,” he told PEOPLE of the honor. “It’s absolutely the most joy you’re going to have in your life. It’s also the most stress you’re going to have.”

Michael Strahanis proud to be a first-time grandpa, but he still hasn’t landed on the perfect name.

In a recent appearance onThe Kelly Clarkson Show,the former professional football player, 53, spoke with guest hostRoy Wood Jr., 46, about becoming a grandpa for the first time. Strahan, whose daughter Tanita, 33, welcomedher 5-month-old son Onyxin September 2024, revealed that he’s still workshopping his nickname and shared his top options to date.

“He’s only 5 months, so I mean, I don’t know yet, [and] he doesn’t know yet, but I’m thinking about ‘Pimp Daddy,’ " he told the comedian. “But I don’t think that’s gonna look too good when we go to the playground, so I’m thinking ‘Big Papa.'”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

TheGood Morning Americaanchor also admitted he still doesn’t feel old enough to be a grandfather. As a guest onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,following the arrival of his daughter’s son, Strahan shared similar sentiments about feeling too young to enter that stage of his life.

“I went over after I finished up work at Fox yesterday, and I was holding him,” he explained, pretending to cradle Onyx in his arms. “I’m like, ‘I’m going to get you so spoiled and give you back to your parents.'”

He added, “It’s the most amazing feeling, but I don’t feel old enough.”

Michael Strahan’s kids.Michael Strahan Instagram

Strahan had his two older children, Tanita and Michael Jr., 31, with his first wife, Wanda Hutchins, before welcoming twins Isabella and Sophia, 20, with his second wife,Jean Muggli. The dad of four has proudly talked about how much he loves being a dad. In 2016, Strahan told PEOPLE how he makeshis blended familywork.

“My kids give me strength,” he said. “I love being with the kids. To me, it’s all about family, now more than anything.”

In 2017, Strahan received a Father of the Year Award from The National Father’s Day Committee.

“I love being a father,” he told PEOPLE of the honor. “It’s absolutely the most joy you’re going to have in your life. It’s also the most stress you’re going to have.”

source: people.com