Female attendants in a quinceañera court are commonly called damas.
Damas is the plural of dama, the Spanish word for “lady.” The attendants usually consist of relatives or close friends selected by the quinceañera and her family. They may wear coordinated dresses and participate in the entrance, formal photographs, and choreographed dances.
A court can also include male attendants, often called chambelanes or chambelanes de honor. The exact size and composition of the court are not fixed worldwide; some modern celebrations use a mixed group, a smaller group, or no formal court at all.
Damas should not be confused with madrinas. Madrinas are generally adult sponsors or honored helpers connected with particular parts of the celebration, while damas are members of the young person’s ceremonial court.