# name

> The name of this VisualElement.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.UIElements](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/uielements.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.UIElementsModule

```csharp
[UxmlAttribute]
public string name { get; set; }
```

### Remarks

Use this property to write USS selectors that target a specific element. The standard practice is to give an element a unique name.