Q:

naming pointers as 'pointerToXYZ'

When I'm using pointers in my code, I don't always remember whether I'm dealing with pointers or the objects they point to. So, I want to call my pointers 'pointerToXYZ'. Do any of the official style guides (Links to official style guides) describe pointer naming conventions?
UPDATE:
Ok, I've made this a more concrete question; hopefully it can get reopened. If the answer is a simple "no" then I'll take it.

A:

Use your own style of coding, that you are comfortable with , and also keep in mind , your code must be equally comfortable for others to read as well, as a good practice just go through and try to implement well accepted coding standards like the cert secure coding, and a general coding style like the google c++ style , or say the one used in linux(only C style shown not cpp).
int a;
int* ptr_a;

//code here

int c = *ptr_a;

In your above program , try to name your variables, better than a,b,c etc.
And yes(in my humble opinion), your approach towards indicating pointer types will suffice.Like the other person said consistency is important in your code, and is always the key to maintain code in the long run.

A:

As for: "this is silly" it's pretty much upto you. In teams (/projects) there will likely be naming conventions which everyone agrees to. If you find this format a good naming convention for your own code then there's nobody stopping you.
Naming conventions for pointers that are commonly used aren't to common I think. One that I do see most often (as in consistent) is:
int *somenamePtr;

