HTML <iframe> name Attribute

Last Updated : 27 May, 2026

The name attribute is used to assign a name to an <iframe> element. It allows links and forms to target a specific iframe.

  • Specifies a unique name for the iframe.
  • Used with the target attribute to load content into the iframe.
  • Helps identify and reference the iframe in webpages and forms.

Syntax: 

<iframe name="name">

Attribute Values

  • name: It specify the name for the iframe element.
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Note: The content in the iframe isn’t showing because the website has blocked it for security reasons. You can try using a different link that allows embedding.

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