# Subflow Name from Varibable

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-name-from-varibable/101206>\
**Category:** General\
**Tags:** subflow\
**Created:** [5 June 2026 17:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-name-from-varibable/101206 "2026-06-05T17:20:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![AndyX](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/andyx/32/106869_2.png) [@AndyX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AndyX)\
**Post date:** [5 June 2026 17:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-name-from-varibable/101206/1 "2026-06-05T17:20:29Z")

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Hello,

Can I use a variable in my example "topic" for the Name when no Name is set  
so I don't have to set it twice?

Thanks

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/uploads/nodered/original/1X/d073cd938eafa2e558d7c2cd59003b3ef4963033.png) [@system](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [3 September 2026 17:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-name-from-varibable/101206/2 "2026-09-03T17:20:35Z")

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