Godchild
noun
The child one promises to help guide in growing as a good person in a religious ceremony.
Jack and Jill were very honored when they were asked to be the godchild's godparents.
Often appears as...
- become a godchild
- have a godchild
noun
The child one promises to help guide in growing as a good person in a religious ceremony.
Jack and Jill were very honored when they were asked to be the godchild's godparents.
Often appears as...
- become a godchild
- have a godchild
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Role
Godchild refers to a religious and ceremonial role rather than a biological relationship.
At the christening, Emily became the godchild of her aunt and uncle.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
The term is often used within Christian traditions and might not be familiar in non-religious or other religious contexts.
In our family, choosing a godchild is a cherished tradition.
Pro Tip 3/3Lifetime Commitment
Becoming a godparent implies a lifelong commitment to the godchild, going beyond the ceremony.
Even as she grew up, Anna's godparents remained a guiding force in her life.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Role
Godchild refers to a religious and ceremonial role rather than a biological relationship.
At the christening, Emily became the godchild of her aunt and uncle.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
The term is often used within Christian traditions and might not be familiar in non-religious or other religious contexts.
In our family, choosing a godchild is a cherished tradition.
Pro Tip 3/3Lifetime Commitment
Becoming a godparent implies a lifelong commitment to the godchild, going beyond the ceremony.
Even as she grew up, Anna's godparents remained a guiding force in her life.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Role
Godchild refers to a religious and ceremonial role rather than a biological relationship.
At the christening, Emily became the godchild of her aunt and uncle.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
The term is often used within Christian traditions and might not be familiar in non-religious or other religious contexts.
In our family, choosing a godchild is a cherished tradition.
Pro Tip 3/3Lifetime Commitment
Becoming a godparent implies a lifelong commitment to the godchild, going beyond the ceremony.
Even as she grew up, Anna's godparents remained a guiding force in her life.
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Video examples
Felix Dennis' odes to...
It was absolutely unbelievable. Twenty-two godchildren I've got. What do I say to them? I only stopped because I thought if I got caught, what would happen to my mother.
Video examples
Felix Dennis' odes to...
It was absolutely unbelievable. Twenty-two godchildren I've got. What do I say to them? I only stopped because I thought if I got caught, what would happen to my mother.
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Quote examples
Michelle Dockery
English Actress
My godchildren went to see Taylor Swift in concert and got to meet her. They literally ran toward her and hugged her, and it was amazing. I got big bonus points for it. I'll remind them when they're teenagers.
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Spencer Matthews
British Businessman
I have an array of beautiful godchildren and nephews and nieces, and children are my real thing, my real love, and I can't wait to have my own.
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Erin Heatherton
American Model
My best friend is Lily Aldridge. Her daughter's my godchild.
Quote examples
Michelle Dockery
English Actress
My godchildren went to see Taylor Swift in concert and got to meet her. They literally ran toward her and hugged her, and it was amazing. I got big bonus points for it. I'll remind them when they're teenagers.
Quote examples
Spencer Matthews
British Businessman
I have an array of beautiful godchildren and nephews and nieces, and children are my real thing, my real love, and I can't wait to have my own.
Quote examples
Erin Heatherton
American Model
My best friend is Lily Aldridge. Her daughter's my godchild.
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