guideparent

Etymology

From guide + parent.

guideparent means A person who, at a child's naming ceremony, agrees to help raise the child (especially in a non-religious setting). Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.

noun

A person who, at a child's naming ceremony, agrees to help raise the child (especially in a non-religious setting)“The guideparents were very nervous during the naming ceremony.”