diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 033d99c..b66efc8 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ Creates a backup model with an optional `cron` schedule.
 
 ### Attribute Parameters
 
-* The name attribute - A symbol used as the trigger name.
+* The name attribute - A string or symbol used as the trigger name.
 * `description` - A description for the backup. Default is the same as the name.
 * `definition` - A string (best formed as a heredoc) defining the backup. Will be interpoleted and turned into a model file. Required.
 * `schedule` - A hash of times (minute, hour, day, month, weekday) that will be passed to a [`cron` resource](http://docs.opscode.com/chef/resources.html#cron).
diff --git a/resources/model.rb b/resources/model.rb
index c1f552c..3dd631d 100644
--- a/resources/model.rb
+++ b/resources/model.rb
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 actions :create, :delete
 default_action :create
 
-attribute :name, :kind_of => Symbol, :name_attribute => true, :required => true
+attribute :name, :kind_of => [String, Symbol], :name_attribute => true, :required => true
 attribute :description, :kind_of => String
 
 attribute :definition, :kind_of => String