goddaughter
noun
A girl for whom a godparent takes responsibility at her baptism.
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 person who is under the protection of the law rather than outside it.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.