In a quinceañera, what is the title for the girl being honored?

In a quinceañera, the girl being honored is called the quinceañera.

The same word is also commonly used for the celebration itself, so its meaning depends on context. For example, “the quinceañera entered the hall” refers to the celebrant, while “they planned a quinceañera” usually refers to the event.

The term is grammatically feminine and comes from the Spanish expression connected with turning fifteen. A boy’s comparable celebration is often called a quinceañero, although practices and names vary by community. Modern families may also adapt the tradition for different gender identities or use broader terms.

The quinceañera is usually central to the event’s symbolic elements, such as the special outfit, entrance, family presentation, and formal dances. None of these elements is identical in every country or household, so the title identifies the honoree rather than prescribing one fixed program.