What is the name() method in enum?

The name() method in Java enum returns the exact name of the enum constant as a string, as it is declared in the code. This name is immutable and matches the enum constant's identifier.

Example:

enum Color {
    RED, GREEN, BLUE;
}

Color c = Color.RED;
System.out.println(c.name()); // Outputs "RED"

The difference from toString() is that name() always returns the original name of the constant, whereas toString() can be overridden for more convenient display.