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### Historical Context:
1. **Traditional Names:**
- **Grandfather:** Commonly referred to as "Grandpa," "Grandfather," or in more formal settings, "Sir."
- **Grandmother:** Often called "Grandma," "Grandmother," or "Madam" in formal settings.
2. **Paternal vs. Maternal:**
- In some cultures, there is a distinction between the father's parents and the mother's parents, leading to different names. For example, in Spanish-speaking cultures, "abuelo" and "abuela" for paternal grandparents, and "avo" and "avó" for maternal grandparents.