Godson (noun)

1. A male child for whom someone acts as a godfather in a Christian baptism.
2. A male child who has someone as his godfather.

Origin:

Middle english: from god + son. historically, a godson is a male child for whom someone acts as a godfather in a christian baptism.

Examples:

1. He became a godson after his father's best friend served as his godfather in his baptism.
2. He was honored to be asked to be his friend's godson.
3. He always felt a special bond with his godson, who he had helped to raise.
4. He was proud to be a godson of a well-respected businessman.
5. He promised his godson that he would always be there for him.