diff --git a/friend_functions.py b/friend_functions.py
index 6037afe..93e10ec 100644
--- a/friend_functions.py
+++ b/friend_functions.py
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ def count_favorite_colors(people, name):
         >>> count_favorite_colors(family, "Raphael Chambers")
         1
     """
-    num_fave_colors = 0
+    num_fav_colors = 0
     for person in people:
         if person["name"] == name:
             for color in person["favorite_colors"]: