goddaughter

noun

god·​daugh·​ter ˈgäd-ˌdȯ-tər 

also ˈgȯd-

: a female godchild

Examples of goddaughter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Archer, 37, and Dixon, 43, were photographed at the opening of the RH London art gallery on June 25, which Margot Robbie, Henry Cavill, Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, Theo James and King Charles' goddaughter India Hicks also attended. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Toward the beginning of the parade, Martha Rampersad, 60, stood with her 15-year-old goddaughter in the shade of a bus stop. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

In the 1980s, Lapis accompanied her friend Marjorie Johnson, Lord’s goddaughter, and Lord on outings to visit the Metropolitan Postcard Club of New York City’s Postcard Show and Sale. — Veronica Hinke, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026

The track, originally shared in 1977, was re-recorded to include vocals from Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, Queen Latifah, and Parton’s goddaughter, Miley Cyrus. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for goddaughter

• backwater
• bathwater
• blackwater
• breakwater
• deepwater
• edgewater
• feedwater
• floodwater
• freshwater
• granddaughter
• groundwater
• headwater

Kids Definition

goddaughter

noun

god·​daugh·​ter -ˌdȯt-ər 

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