Is naming variables after their type a bad practice?

Question

I\'m programming C++ using the underscore naming style (as opposed to camel case) which is also used by the STL and boost. However, since both types and variables/functions are

Answer 1

I have the same "problem" on a regular basis. I think it's a problem of abstration: In case of Position I'd suggest to abstract a bit more and introduce a type Point or something like that. Or specify what position is ment:

position mouse_pointer_pos;