What collective name is commonly given to the attendants who accompany a quinceañera?

The attendants who accompany a quinceañera are commonly called her court of honor.

A court of honor traditionally consists of young people selected by the celebrant, often including close friends, siblings, cousins, or other relatives. Depending on the family’s preferences, the group can contain both girls and boys. Its members may participate in the entrance, formal dance, photographs, and other ceremonial moments.

The court is not the same thing as the quinceañera’s parents or godparents. It is also distinct from the broader group of guests. Spanish-language descriptions may use terms such as damas for female attendants and chambelanes for male attendants, but “court of honor” is the common English collective expression.

The size and role of the court vary considerably. Some celebrations have a large, formally dressed group, while others use only a few attendants or omit the court entirely. These variations reflect the adaptable nature of the quinceañera rather than a single universal ceremony.