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C# - Enum.GetName() Method with Example

In this tutorial, we will learn about the C# Enum.GetName() method with its definition, usage, syntax, and example. By Nidhi Last updated : March 29, 2023

C# Enum.GetName() Method

The Enum.GetName() method is used to get the name of the given value in the form of a string. If the given specified value is not found in Enum then this method returns NULL.

Syntax

string Enum.GetName(Type enumType, object Value);

Parameter(s)

• enumType : Type of created enum using typeof().
• value : Specified value of enum.

Return Value

This method returns the name in the form string on the basis of the given specified value.

Exception(s)

• System.ArgumentException
• System.ArgumentNullException

C# Example of Enum.GetName() Method

The source code to demonstrate the GetName() method of Enum is given below. The given program is compiled and executed successfully.

using System;

class Sample {
  enum Color {
    RED = 0, GREEN = 1, YELLOW = 3, WHITE = 4, BLACK = 5
  };

  //Entry point of Program
  static public void Main() {
    string enumName = "";

    enumName = Enum.GetName(typeof (Color), 4);
    if (enumName == null)
      Console.WriteLine("Name is not available in ENUM");
    else
      Console.WriteLine("Name : " + enumName);

    enumName = Enum.GetName(typeof (Color), 6);
    if (enumName == null)
      Console.WriteLine("Name is not available in ENUM");
    else
      Console.WriteLine("Name : " + enumName);
  }
}

Output

Name : WHITE
Name is not available in ENUM
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