goddaughter
Spiritual ward, female
A goddaughter is a female godchild—a girl or woman for whom someone has assumed spiritual responsibility, traditionally at baptism.
The godparent pledges to support the child's religious upbringing and moral development: My goddaughter just turned sixteen.
The relationship often carries affectionate obligation beyond the religious context.
Ceremony naming a child
- godfatherMale baptismal guardian
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- fontCharacter style set
church · sacrament · holy water · vows · rite · priest · minister · altar
One who is treasured
- cherishedHeld dear, prized
- adoredIntensely cherished
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
dear · favored · darling · sweetheart · special · loved · endearing · affectionate
Male baptismal guardian
- wardProtected person; division
- family friendNon-relative close to household
- chosen familyIntentionally formed kinship network
- bondBinding tie or connection
connection · special relationship · guardian · mentor · benefactor · sponsor · trusted adult · role model
Guidance from experienced person
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- tutelageGuided instruction, oversight
- role modelPerson others emulate
- adviceGuidance on decisions
support · encouragement · wisdom · influence · upbringing · values · lessons · teaching
christening
Ceremony naming a child
- godfatherMale baptismal guardian
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
font · church · sacrament · holy water · vows · rite · priest · minister · altar · congregation
beloved
One who is treasured
precious · dear · favored · darling · sweetheart · special · loved · endearing · affectionate · protected
godfather
Male baptismal guardian
- wardProtected person; division
- family friendNon-relative close to household
- chosen familyIntentionally formed kinship network
bond · connection · special relationship · guardian · mentor · benefactor · sponsor · trusted adult · role model
mentorship
Guidance from experienced person
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- tutelageGuided instruction, oversight
- role modelPerson others emulate
advice · support · encouragement · wisdom · influence · upbringing · values · lessons · teaching · nurturing
- younger relativesson, grandson, granddaughter, nephew, niece
- spiritual kinshipgodfather, spiritual father, compadre, comadre, soul brother
- extended familyaunt, uncle, grandparents, grandparent, great aunt
- female relativesmother, sister, aunt, grandmother, niece
- girlsgirl, lass, lassie, miss, missy
- godparentsgodparents, godfather