diff --git a/frappe/model/rename_doc.py b/frappe/model/rename_doc.py
index 08a84939ff..1bb9e5bcfd 100644
--- a/frappe/model/rename_doc.py
+++ b/frappe/model/rename_doc.py
@@ -21,6 +21,10 @@ def rename_doc(doctype, old, new, force=False, merge=False, ignore_permissions=F
 	if ignore_if_exists and frappe.db.exists(doctype, new):
 		return
 
+	if old==new:
+		frappe.msgprint(_('Please select a new name to rename'))
+		return
+
 	force = cint(force)
 	merge = cint(merge)