In a traditional quinceañera, the ceremony in which the honoree gives away her last childhood doll is called La última muñeca.
The phrase means “the last doll” in Spanish. During this symbolic presentation, the quinceañera may give a doll to a younger sibling, cousin, or another child. The gesture represents leaving childhood behind while entering a new stage of life.
The custom is not universal. Quinceañera traditions vary by country, family, religion, and region, and many modern celebrations omit the doll ceremony or adapt it with a different keepsake. The doll should not be confused with the quinceañera’s formal dress, crown, or court of honor.
Other widely recognized customs include a religious service, a formal reception, a father-daughter presentation, and choreographed dances. Because individual families choose which rituals to include, La última muñeca is best understood as a traditional element rather than a required part of every quinceañera.