# `GSAnchor setNameFast:`

*Instance Method*

Sets the name without copying it or updating an owning layer.

## Declaration

```swift
func setNameFast(_ name: String)
```

```objc
- (void) setNameFast:(NSString *) name;
```

```python
setNameFast_(name: str)
```

## Discussion

Use this method only for a detached anchor or when managing the layer lookup and change notifications separately.

## See Also

### Anchor Identity

- [`GSAnchor.name`](/Core/GlyphsCore/GSAnchor/name) — The name that determines the attachment role.