Godchild vs. Goddaughter — What's the Difference?

A person for whom another serves as sponsor at baptism.

A female godchild.

A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.

A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

One for whom a person becomes sponsor at baptism, and whom he promises to see educated as a Christian; a godson or goddaughter. See Godfather.

A female for whom one becomes sponsor at baptism.

An infant who is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) at baptism

A female godchild