The young women in a quinceañera’s court of honor are called damas, the Spanish word for “ladies.”
A court of honor traditionally accompanies the celebrant during the entrance, formal dances, photographs, and other parts of the program. The damas may coordinate their dresses with the event’s colors, although modern families often give them more choice.
The court may also include young men, commonly called chambelanes or, in some regions, escorts. The exact number is not universal. Some celebrations use a large court, while others include only a few friends or relatives, and some omit the court entirely.
Damas are sometimes confused with madrinas. Madrinas are adult sponsors or honored contributors who may help provide items or services for the celebration. They are not simply another name for the young women in the court.