A string: This string is named after the note it is tuned to, which is the fifth note on the guitar.
D string: This string is named after the note it is tuned to, which is the fourth note on the guitar.
G string: This string is named after the note it is tuned to, which is the third note on the guitar.
B string: This string is named after the note it is tuned to, which is the second note on the guitar.
E string: This string is named after the note it is tuned to, which is the highest note on the guitar.