A last doll may be presented to a quinceañera as a symbol of leaving childhood.
The doll is sometimes called the last doll because it represents the final traditional toy associated with the honoree’s childhood. It may be given by a parent, godparent, or another important relative, depending on local custom and family preference.
The ritual is one of several symbolic elements that can appear in a quinceañera. Others include the shoe change, a presentation of gifts, and a formal dance. These practices are not identical everywhere: some families use a doll, while others replace it with a different keepsake or skip the tradition entirely.