goddaughter

/ˈɡɑdˌdɔ.tɚ/

Etymology

From Middle English goddoghter, goddoȝter, from Old English goddohtor (“goddaughter”), equivalent to god- + daughter. Cognate with Danish guddatter (“goddaughter”), Swedish guddotter (“goddaughter”), Icelandic guðdóttir (“goddaughter”).

noun

  1. A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.