File name reverts back to original file name from camera

In iPhoto I changed all the names of my pictures from what the camera assigned them. I can see the title on each picture. Then when I go to attach the picture  to an email it reverts back to original name from the camera.
It does the same thing when I copy over to an external hard drive.
How do I get the name to change permanetly?

Sandy:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Another alternative would be to change your workflow. Upload to a folder on the desktop first and use a renaming application like R-Name to batch, sequentially rename your photos before importing into iPhoto. I use the international date format with a brief description of the shoot like this: 2008-06-15-Fathers Day-001. It may take a bit more effort at the beginning but saves a lot of headaches on down the line.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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