Duplicating a layer in Photoshop without 'copy' behind its name

Question

I want to duplicate a layer in Photoshop, but I don't want the word 'copy' to automatically be added behind the layer name.

Is there a way to turn this behaviour off?

Answer 1

Adobe forums holds some different approaches, although there isn't a formalized solution built into Photoshop.

The common solution is to duplicate so that you get the naming dialog, where you name the layer as you duplicate it.

Here is a link to a script extension that will remove this behavior.

Adobe Forums on this topic

Hope that helps.