godfather [godfathers](man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner) noun [UK: ˈɡɒd.fɑː.ðə(r)] [US: ˈɡɑːd.ˌfɑː.ðər]
godparent [godparents](person who stood for a child during a naming ceremony or baptism) noun [UK: ˈɡɒd.peə.rənt] [US: ˈɡɒd.peə.rənt]