Fans Rave Over Unconventional Name 'GMA's Michael Strahan Wants to Be Called as a First Time Grandparent

Michael Strahan is celebrating becoming a first-time grandparent—and also contemplating names he wants to be called by his family's new addition.

The Good Morning America star's daughter, Tanita, gave birth to a baby boy named Onyx on Sept. 22, with the former NFL star front and center at the hospital immediately afterward to support his child as she welcomed the bundle of joy.

On Monday, Sept. 23, Strahan visited The Tonight Show, telling host Jimmy Fallon that although it's "the most amazing feeling," he doesn't "feel old enough" yet to be a grandparent. For that reason, the traditional title of "grandpa" doesn't seem fitting to him, as he brought up some other monikers he may want to be called by his grandkids.

"Everyone is like, 'What is he gonna call you?'" the broadcaster said, then candidly answering, "I don't know."

"I almost want to do a survey," he admitted, further suggesting "Papa or Gap-Pa," referencing the signature gap between his front teeth.

Fallon, responding to the grandparent name, immediately burst into laughter at the sound of it. "Gap-Pa is absolutely... that's hilarious," the talk show host replied. "Dude, that's amazing."

In the comments section of a video shared via Instagram, fans raved over the possible grandparent nickname, and how unique it is.

"GAP-PA it is! Let’s add it to the Merriam-Webster 😍 He does not look old enough 🔥 Congratulations 👏," one gushed.

More jumped the gun, already using the moniker as they sent congratulatory messages and well wishes.

"Awwwwww congrats Gap Pa! And what you said about getting up in the morning after a certain age had me cracking up! Accurate AF. Looking forward to watching your doc 🏈," one wrote.

Another chimed in, "Congratulations gap-pa, Being a grandparent is the greatest thing ever, Lots of love to you and your family, And baby onyx💙."

"He is the dreamiest 'Gap Pa' ever!!" someone else insisted.

"GAP-PA FOR SURE! It has to be. ❤️ congratulations!" yet another concurred.

Elsewhere in the chat, Strahan provided an update on his daughter Isabella after she recently battled cancer.

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