What is the common English name for the doll symbolizing a quinceañera’s childhood?

The common English name for the doll symbolizing a quinceañera’s childhood is the last doll.

The last doll, or la última muñeca in Spanish, is a symbolic gift associated with the transition marked by the celebration. It represents the celebrant leaving childhood behind as she enters a new stage of life. In some ceremonies, the quinceañera receives the doll from her father or another close family member.

The object is part of a broader group of symbolic rituals that can include a tiara, a ceremonial ring, a Bible, a bouquet, or a shoe exchange. Which items appear depends on the family, region, religion, and budget.

The doll should not be confused with a required religious object or with a universal part of every quinceañera. Many modern families adapt or omit the custom. Its importance comes from its metaphorical meaning: it is presented as the final childhood doll rather than as a practical toy.