diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 2d3c92c774f..54dfde5e9f9 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 VERSION = 3
 PATCHLEVEL = 8
 SUBLEVEL = 0
-EXTRAVERSION = -rc5
-NAME = Terrified Chipmunk
+EXTRAVERSION = -rc6
+NAME = Unicycling Gorilla
 
 # *DOCUMENTATION*
 # To see a list of typical targets execute "make help"