diff --git a/offlineimap/folder/Base.py b/offlineimap/folder/Base.py
index fb8519b..2e0b177 100644
--- a/offlineimap/folder/Base.py
+++ b/offlineimap/folder/Base.py
@@ -31,6 +31,9 @@ class BaseFolder:
         """Returns name"""
         return self.name
 
+    def __str__(self):
+        return self.name
+
     def suggeststhreads(self):
         """Returns true if this folder suggests using threads for actions;
         false otherwise.  Probably only IMAP will return true."""