Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A variable name is a unique identifier that is used to store and refer to a value in a program. It must follow certain rules, such as starting with a letter or underscore, and cannot be a reserved keyword.