What title is commonly given to the male attendants in a quinceañera court?

Chambelanes is a common title for the male attendants in a quinceañera court.

The word identifies boys or young men who accompany the quinceañera, often alongside the court’s female attendants, known as damas. They may participate in the entrance, formal waltz, photographs, and choreographed dances.

Terminology varies by country and family. Some communities use escorts, escorts’ names in English, or other regional labels instead of chambelanes. The size and composition of the court can also change, and a celebration may have no formal court at all.

Chambelanes should not be confused with padrinos. Padrinos are sponsors or honored adults who may help support parts of the celebration, while chambelanes are generally members of the young person’s attending court. The exact roles are defined by local custom rather than a single official rule.