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Her aunt is also her godmother.
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The Miss Lily’s of my life are my mother, grandmother, sister, and godmother.
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Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The Royal Caribbean just announced that none other than Diana Ross—icon, mother, and music matriarch—will serve as the godmother of their newest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, set to debut in August 2025.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 June 2025
Swift, who is the godmother of one of Lively's children and has frequently been seen in public with her, was dragged into the suit last month.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 19 June 2025
She's got several siblings, so she's been the godmother twice now.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 17 June 2025
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Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The Royal Caribbean just announced that none other than Diana Ross—icon, mother, and music matriarch—will serve as the godmother of their newest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, set to debut in August 2025.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 June 2025
Swift, who is the godmother of one of Lively's children and has frequently been seen in public with her, was dragged into the suit last month.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 19 June 2025
She's got several siblings, so she's been the godmother twice now.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 17 June 2025
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“Godmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godmother. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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godmother
noun
god·moth·er
ˈgäd-ˌmət͟h-ər 
also ˈgȯd-
: a female sponsor at baptism
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