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JavaScript Error property: name

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The name property (of the JavaScript Error object) returns the name (i.e. exception type) of an error. When a runtime error occurs then it is set to one of the following native exception types:

 

Exception type

Description

ConversionError

(seems not to be recognised by all browsers). Attempt to convert object into something failed

RangeError

Function argument outside its allowable range

ReferenceError

Invalid reference detected (e.g. if it is null)

RegExpError

(seems not to be recognised by all browsers). Compilation error with a regular expression

SyntaxError

When parsed, source text does not follow correct syntax

TypeError

Actual type of operand does not match that expected

URIError

An illegal URI has been identified, e.g. an illegal character has appeared

 


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