1. a female godchild; a girl or woman for whom someone has accepted responsibility as a godparent at a religious ceremony, typically baptism.

Examples

• She was asked to be the goddaughter's godmother at the christening.
• My goddaughter is turning ten next month, and we're planning a special celebration.
• He has been a devoted godfather to his goddaughter since her baptism.
• The goddaughter received a beautiful gift from her godparents on her confirmation day.
• My goddaughter calls me every week to tell me about school.