The symbolic doll presented at a quinceañera is commonly called the last doll.
In Spanish, the custom is often known as the última muñeca. The doll represents the end of childhood and is given to the honoree as she marks her fifteenth birthday. It is one of several symbolic gifts that may appear in a traditional celebration.
The last doll is sometimes presented by a parent or another close relative. In some families, the honoree later keeps it as a memento, while in others the presentation is mainly part of the formal program. The design may coordinate with the event’s colors or dress.
This custom is not universal. A family may choose a different keepsake or omit symbolic gifts entirely. The doll should also be distinguished from the shoe-changing ceremony, which uses footwear to express a related transition from childhood into young adulthood.