goddaughter

noun

god·​daugh·​ter ˈgäd-ˌdȯ-tər How to pronounce goddaughter (audio)
 also  ˈgȯd-
: a female godchild

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The Desperate Housewives actress posted a sweet birthday tribute for her goddaughter’s 11th birthday in July 2022, and Harper celebrated the release of Longoria’s directorial debut, Flamin’ Hot, in June 2023 by cooking burritos with her dad. Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 My goddaughter and godsister (no relation) are Zetas and my niece is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho. Essence, 3 Oct. 2025 Another was from her goddaughter’s college graduation. Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2025 The drama unfolded from a user whose goddaughter asked for help with her resume. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goddaughter

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goddaughter was before the 12th century

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“Goddaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goddaughter. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

goddaughter

noun
god·​daugh·​ter -ˌdȯt-ər How to pronounce goddaughter (audio)
: a female person for whom another person acts as sponsor at baptism
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