diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 52c129725270..ffc1ce2b0345 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 VERSION = 3
 PATCHLEVEL = 18
 SUBLEVEL = 0
-EXTRAVERSION = -rc2
-NAME = Shuffling Zombie Juror
+EXTRAVERSION = -rc3
+NAME = Diseased Newt
 
 # *DOCUMENTATION*
 # To see a list of typical targets execute "make help"