# Variable reference for `naming template`


| variable | Example | Descrition |
| :---: | :---:| :---:| 
| `{date}` | `2020-12-24` | Current date | 
| `{hour}` |  `20:05` | Current hour in 24h format | 
| `{hour_12}` |  `08:05PM` | Current hour in 12h format | 
| `{ha_version}` | `0.117.5`| Home assistant Version | 
| `{type}` | `Manual` | Backup type, value can be `Manual` or `Auto` |
| `{type_low}` | `manual` | Same as `{type}` but value is lowercase |