godchild

noun

god·​child ˈgäd-ˌchī(-ə)ld 

also ˈgȯd-

: a person for whom another person becomes sponsor at baptism

Examples of godchild in a Sentence

My niece is also my godchild.

Recent Examples on the Web

Tyler had numerous godchildren, more than a dozen nieces and nephews and multiple great-nieces and great-nephews. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Notably absent were Swift’s five godchildren, including Leo Thames, the son of actress Jaime King. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026

She is survived by Milner and members of Milner’s family, plus several godchildren. — Mark Woolsey, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026

He is survived by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and godchildren. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for godchild

• beguiled
• brainchild
• compiled
• defiled
• exiled
• grandchild
• profiled
• refiled
• reviled
• stepchild
• stockpiled
• domiciled

Kids Definition

godchild

noun

god·​child -ˌchīld 

: a person for whom another person acts as sponsor at baptism