What is the Spanish name for the girl honored at a quinceañera?

The Spanish name for the girl honored at a quinceañera is quinceañera.

The term is formed from quince, meaning “fifteen,” and the feminine ending -añera. In everyday use, quinceañera can describe the celebrant, the birthday milestone, or the entire event, depending on context.

The word is often confused with the names of people who assist the honoree. A madrina is a godmother or sponsor, a dama is traditionally a female member of the court, and a chambelán is traditionally a male escort or court member. Those roles are not names for the honoree herself.

English-language communities commonly retain the Spanish word even when the celebration is conducted partly or entirely in English. Spellings without the ñ appear in informal English, but quinceañera is the standard Spanish spelling.