What Spanish name is given to the doll traditionally presented at a quinceañera?

The doll traditionally presented at a quinceañera is called la última muñeca.

The phrase means “the last doll.” In the symbolic presentation, the doll represents childhood and is given to the fifteen-year-old as she moves toward a more mature stage of life. The custom is one of several symbolic gifts associated with the celebration.

The doll tradition is not performed at every quinceañera. Families may replace it with another symbolic object, omit the ritual, or interpret it in a less literal way. The symbolism also changes across generations and communities.

La última muñeca is different from the “last doll” sometimes described in English as a toy given to a younger child. In quinceañera tradition, it is specifically connected with the honoree’s transition and the formal celebration.