The female attendants in a quinceañera’s court of honor are traditionally called damas.
Damas is the Spanish plural of dama, meaning “lady.” The court may accompany the quinceañera during her entrance, religious ceremony, photographs, and formal dance. Members are usually close friends, relatives, or classmates selected by the honoree and her family.
The size and composition of the court are not fixed worldwide. Some traditional celebrations include both damas and male attendants, while contemporary events may use a smaller mixed group or no court at all. Damas should not be confused with madrinas, who are usually adult sponsors or godmothers associated with particular responsibilities. Terminology also changes by country and family, so the role may be described differently in local usage.