goddaughter

noun

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

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Steinberg is survived by his wife, actress Brynn Thayer; his son, Mason, and his wife, Melisa Steinberg; his only grandchild, Owen; his sister, Sari; and his goddaughter, Molly. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025 This is before Doom sends Franklin to hell and uses his goddaughter Valeria as a magical conduit. Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 28 July 2025 King Charles’ goddaughter India Hicks, an interior designer and former Ralph Lauren model, is just one of many pushing a sugar high. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025 Hello! magazine identified Tiara as Princess Sofia's goddaughter and bridesmaid and the three others as Prince Carl Philip's longtime friends. Janine Henni, People.com, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for goddaughter

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Sep. 2025.

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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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