Synonyms & related words for godparent

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Words related to godparent

Explore words related to godparent — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include godmother, godchild, godfather, godchildren, godson, goddaughter, christening, grandparent. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does godparent come from?

The word godparent breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Latin origin: god, from Old English god (“deity”); and parent, from Latin parens (“one who brings forth”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.