C# - Enum.GetNames() Method with Example

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

C# Enum.GetNames() Method

The Enum.GetNames() method is used to get the names of enum members.

Syntax

string [] Enum.GetName(Type enumType);

Parameter(s)

enumType : Type of created enum using typeof().

Return Value

This method returns an array of strings that contains a member of Enum.

Exception(s)

System.ArgumentException
System.ArgumentNullException

C# Example of Enum.GetNames() Method

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

using System;

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

  enum Directions {
    EAST,
    WEST,
    NORTH,
    SOUTH
  };

  //Entry point of Program
  static public void Main() {
    string[] colors;
    string[] directions;

    colors = Enum.GetNames(typeof (Colors));
    directions = Enum.GetNames(typeof (Directions));

    Console.WriteLine("Members of Colors: ");
    foreach(string color in colors)
    Console.WriteLine("\t" + color);

    Console.WriteLine("Members of Directions: ");
    foreach(string direction in directions)
    Console.WriteLine("\t" + direction);

  }
}

Output

Members of Colors:
        RED
        GREEN
        YELLOW
        WHITE
        BLACK
Members of Directions:
        EAST
        WEST
        NORTH
        SOUTH
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