goddaughter

noun

A girl for whom a godparent takes responsibility at her baptism.

Example sentences

“His goddaughter calls him every year on his birthday.”
“She gave her goddaughter a small silver cross at the christening.”

Being asked to have a goddaughter is a gesture of deep trust between friends. In secular families the role is often purely honorary.

Related words

godparentSomeone who promises at a child's baptism or naming ceremony to help raise the child, traditionally in matters of faith.godsonA boy for whom a godparent takes responsibility at his baptism.inlawA relative by marriage, such as the parent, brother, or sister of your husband or wife.godchildA child for whom a godparent takes responsibility at their baptism.firstbornThe oldest child in a family; the one born before any brothers or sisters.stepchildA child that one's husband or wife had with a previous partner.