What name is commonly given to the quinceañera’s group of attendants?

The quinceañera’s group of attendants is commonly called a court of honor.

A court of honor traditionally consists of young people chosen by the celebrant. Members may be called damas and chambelanes, terms often translated as ladies and chamberlains or escorts. The court may accompany the quinceañera during the entrance, formal dances, photographs, and other parts of the ceremony.

The group’s size and composition vary widely. Some celebrations include both girls and boys, while others use only a few attendants or none at all. Contemporary families may also choose friends of different genders and backgrounds rather than follow older conventions.

A court of honor is not the same as a bridal party, even though both groups may participate in coordinated clothing and formal dances. The quinceañera tradition has its own vocabulary and symbolism, centered on the celebrant’s fifteenth-birthday transition.