What is the usual name for the young men in a quinceañera’s court of honor?

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The young men in a quinceañera’s court of honor are usually called chambelanes.

A chambelán is a male member of the court that accompanies the celebrant. The court may also include damas, who are female attendants. Members commonly participate in the entrance, formal dances, photographs, and other planned parts of the reception.

Terminology varies by region and family. In some places, the young men may be called escorts or have another local name. The word should not be confused with padrinos, who are sponsors or honored adult participants, or mariachis, who are musicians.

The court of honor is optional and does not have a universally fixed size. Contemporary quinceañeras may feature a large traditional court, a smaller group, close friends of multiple genders, or no court at all.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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