How to Clean Up Figma Layer Names
RenameVariantsAI analyzes layer content, position, and hierarchy to generate meaningful names automatically. Clean up hundreds of layers in seconds.
The Problem
Figma default names make files impossible to navigate
- Figma creates names like "Frame 387", "Rectangle 12", "Group copy copy"
- Copy-paste compounds the problem with "copy" suffixes
- Searching for layers by name becomes useless
- Layer panel becomes an unreadable mess
Default Figma names
Frame 387, Rectangle 12, Group copy copy, Ellipse 3Semantic names
Hero-Section, Hero-Background, CTA-Container, Avatar-CircleStep-by-Step Solution
How to Clean Up Figma Layer Names
1
Select messy layers
Select the frames, pages, or components with default Figma names. RenameVariantsAI works with any selection size.
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Pro tip: Use Cmd/Ctrl+A to select all layers on a page for comprehensive cleanup.
2
Run AI rename
RenameVariantsAI analyzes each layer and generates semantic names based on content, siblings, and component context.
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Pro tip: Enable "Content Analysis" to use text content as naming hints.
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Review and apply
Preview all proposed names in the before/after view. Adjust any names manually, then apply all changes.
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Pro tip: Run regularly after heavy design sessions to keep files clean.
Why Use RenameVariantsAI?
Replace default names instantly
AI understands layer context
Remove "copy copy" suffixes
Searchable layer names
Organized layer panel
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Clean Up Figma Layer Names
How does AI determine names?
RenameVariantsAI analyzes layer position (header, footer, sidebar), content (text, images), hierarchy, and sibling patterns.
Can it remove "copy" suffixes?
Yes. RenameVariantsAI automatically removes copy/copy copy suffixes and generates unique, meaningful names.
Will it rename my components?
Component instances keep their component names. RenameVariantsAI renames frames, groups, shapes, and other layers.
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