# godchild

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/

## Definitions
1. 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.

## Etymology
From god- + child.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/godchild