What Spanish name is given to the quinceañera’s symbolic last doll?

The symbolic last doll in a quinceañera is called la última muñeca, meaning “the last doll.”

In the traditional symbolism, the doll represents the honoree’s childhood. Receiving it suggests that she is moving toward a more mature stage of life and leaving childhood play behind. A relative, often a parent or another close family member, may present the doll during the ceremony or reception.

The custom is one of several symbolic rituals that can appear in a quinceañera. Other examples include changing shoes, presenting a tiara, and giving the honoree a ring or other keepsake. Families select different rituals according to regional custom, religion, budget, and personal taste.

The last doll is not the same object as a ceremonial bouquet or crown. Some modern families replace the traditional doll with a personalized keepsake, but the name remains useful for identifying the childhood symbol in descriptions of the rite.