godchild

noun

A child for whom a godparent takes responsibility at their baptism.

Example sentences

“He never forgets to send his godchild a birthday present.”
“My godchild is starting college in the fall.”

The god- prefix in these kinship words means a bond made through God, dating from Old English, not that anyone is divine. The relationship often outlasts its religious origin as a simple honor.

family

Related words

godsonA boy for whom a godparent takes responsibility at his baptism.stepchildA child that one's husband or wife had with a previous partner.goddaughterA girl for whom a godparent takes responsibility at her baptism.stepsisterA girl or woman who is the child of one's stepparent from an earlier relationship.godparentSomeone who promises at a child's baptism or naming ceremony to help raise the child, traditionally in matters of faith.stepbrotherA boy or man who is the child of one's stepparent from an earlier relationship.