Spanish supplies the language used for the traditional names of a quinceañera’s attendants.
The male attendants are commonly called chambelanes, while female attendants may be called damas. Together, they form the court that accompanies the honoree during formal entrances, dances, and presentations. These Spanish terms remain common even when the celebration takes place in an English-speaking country.
The language question is distinct from asking for the court’s collective name. Terminology and court composition vary by region, family, and gender conventions. Some modern quinceañeras use mixed-gender groups, a smaller group, or no court at all.
Spanish is also the source of quinceañera vocabulary such as quince años and quinceañera itself. The celebration has spread widely through Latin American and Latino communities, so English programs often mix Spanish names with English descriptions. That bilingual usage reflects cultural continuity rather than a requirement that the entire event be conducted in Spanish.