godchild
noun
- child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ / /ˈɡɒdˌt͡ʃaɪld/
noun
Etymology: From god- + child.
- 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.
“Mary stood as godmother for little Emily, her godchild.”