diff --git a/dashi/__init__.py b/dashi/__init__.py
index a8b780b..1522125 100644
--- a/dashi/__init__.py
+++ b/dashi/__init__.py
@@ -34,6 +34,10 @@ def __init__(self, name, uri, exchange, durable=False, auto_delete=True, seriali
 
         self._serializer = serializer
 
+    @property
+    def name(self):
+        return self._name
+
     def fire(self, name, operation, **kwargs):
         """Send a message without waiting for a reply
         """