What is a great-niece?

A great-niece is the granddaughter of your sibling — your niece's or nephew's daughter. She sits two generations below you on your sibling's line. Genealogists sometimes write 'grand-niece', which means exactly the same thing. From her side of the family tree, you are her great-aunt or great-uncle.

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FAQs

Great-niece or grand-niece?+

Both are correct for your sibling's granddaughter. 'Grand-niece' is the more precise genealogical form; 'great-niece' is more common.

Who am I to my great-niece?+

You are her great-aunt or great-uncle.

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