Renaming tables

You can rename a table or feature class in ArcGIS for Desktop by right-clicking it, clicking Rename, then typing a new name.

The following conditions apply:

Be aware that you cannot rename a feature class in a geodatabase outside of ArcGIS (for example, using SQL) because it does not update the table name in the geodatabase system tables.

Steps:
  1. Start ArcMap and open the Catalog window or start ArcCatalog.
  2. Connect to the geodatabase or database.
  3. Right-click the table or feature class and click Rename.

    The name is highlighted.

  4. Type a new name.

    Names must start with a letter and cannot exceed the maximum number of characters the DBMS allows for table names.

7/30/2013