What is the quinceañera ceremony for giving up a childhood toy traditionally called?

The traditional quinceañera ceremony involving a childhood toy is called la última muñeca, meaning “the last doll.”

In this symbolic custom, the celebrant receives or gives up a doll as a representation of childhood. The gesture expresses the transition associated with turning 15 and moving toward a more adult social role.

The practice is often connected with the father-daughter portion of the celebration, although details differ among families and regions. Some families use a younger sibling or another relative in the presentation, while others replace the doll with a different symbolic gift.

La última muñeca is not a required part of every quinceañera. Modern celebrations frequently adapt, shorten, or omit traditional rituals, so the presence of a doll should not be treated as a universal rule.