The usual English name for the ceremonial group of attendants accompanying a quinceañera is court of honor.
The court of honor consists of people selected by the quinceañera to participate in important parts of the celebration. Traditionally, it includes damas, or female attendants, and chambelanes, or male attendants. Members may enter with the honoree, pose for formal photographs, and perform a rehearsed dance.
The word “court” is ceremonial rather than governmental. It reflects the formal presentation of the birthday honoree as the central figure of the event. The group’s size is not fixed, and some modern celebrations use only a few attendants or dispense with a court entirely.
Terminology varies across Spanish-speaking communities. A family may use regional names, English translations, or a gender-inclusive arrangement. “Court of honor” is the standard English label for the group, while “quinceañera” identifies the celebration and the girl being honored.