lvrename

renames a logical volume within its volume group

Rename using full paths

$ sudo lvrename /dev/vg_name/old_lv /dev/vg_name/new_lv

Rename using VG and names

$ sudo lvrename [vg_name] [old_lv] [new_lv]

Rename with auto-confirm

$ sudo lvrename --yes /dev/vg_name/old_lv /dev/vg_name/new_lv

lvrename [options] vg/oldlv newlv

lvrename renames a logical volume within its volume group. The volume can be active during the rename operation.

-y, --yes

Answer yes to all prompts

-A, --autobackup y|n

Auto backup metadata

--noudevsync

Disable udev synchronisation

-t, --test

Test mode (don't apply changes)

-v, --verbose

Verbose output

Update /etc/fstab and any scripts referencing the old LV name. Active filesystems may need remounting after rename.