What is the name of the girl traditionally honored at a quinceañera?

The girl traditionally honored at a quinceañera is called the quinceañera.

The same Spanish word identifies both the celebrant and the event. In common usage, context makes the meaning clear: it can describe the young woman or the party held for her 15th birthday. The word is feminine because the classic tradition centers on a girl, although related celebrations for boys may be called quinceañeros.

Other titles at the event refer to different people. A madrina is a sponsor or godmother, a dama is a female attendant, and a chambelán is traditionally a male attendant. Those roles support the quinceañera but do not replace her as the central honoree. Families today may use a different court structure or no court at all, while still retaining the name for the celebrant.