The girls in a quinceañera’s court of honor are commonly called damas.
Dama means “lady” in Spanish, and damas traditionally accompany the quinceañera during the formal parts of the celebration. They may participate in the entrance, the choreographed waltz, and other presentations. Their clothing is often coordinated with the celebrant’s dress or the event’s color scheme.
The court of honor is not identical in every family or country. Some celebrations have both damas and male attendants, while others use a smaller court or no court at all. The term is therefore a traditional label rather than a requirement. “Madrinas” usually refers to female sponsors or adult supporters, not specifically to the young attendants in the court.