godson

noun

A boy for whom a godparent takes responsibility at his baptism.

Example sentences

“She took her godson to the zoo for his sixth birthday.”
“He taught his godson how to fish last summer.”

Like all the god- kinship terms, written as one word, no hyphen. The bond is made at baptism and traditionally carries a duty of moral guidance.

Related words

goddaughterA girl for whom a godparent takes responsibility at her baptism.godchildA child for whom a godparent takes responsibility at their baptism.godparentSomeone who promises at a child's baptism or naming ceremony to help raise the child, traditionally in matters of faith.stepchildA child that one's husband or wife had with a previous partner.inlawA relative by marriage, such as the parent, brother, or sister of your husband or wife.stepsisterA girl or woman who is the child of one's stepparent from an earlier relationship.