Female members of a traditional quinceañera court are often called damas.
Damas are usually friends or relatives of the celebrant. They may accompany her during the formal entrance, stand with her for photographs, and take part in a rehearsed dance or presentation. The Spanish word dama means “lady,” and its plural form is used for the female attendants.
The court’s male members are commonly called chambelanes. Together, the attendants can create a formal group resembling a ceremonial court, although the tradition is not intended to establish an official rank or title.
Modern celebrations frequently adapt this custom. A quinceañera may have an all-female court, a mixed group, a small set of attendants, or no court at all. Regional terminology also varies, so damas is common rather than mandatory in every Spanish-speaking community.