How to name several files in a folder

Hi
I've got a question in regards to the process of naming several files in a folder. I know that in Windows it is possible to mark all files in a folder and then rename them all without having to rename every single file. Let me give you an example;
* I have a folder og photos name "Summer 2009".
* In this folder there is 65 files(photos)
* I mark all items and rename them "Summer 2009"
* After this, the files in the folder be named: "Summer 2009 (1)", "Summer 2009 (2)", "Summer 2009 (3)" etc. etc.
In this way it is easier to keep every photo arranged in the order I prefer and it does not take long to name the files.
So my question goes; is there a such a function or a similar one on my Mac?
Kind regards

@ Kappy
Preciate the reply, however it seems that one thing is in common for all of the applications suggested (and more). Whenever i wish to rename a bunch of files, the app wants me type ind the "Original tex" and then to replace it with a new (decidede by me). However, in almost every case the files within a given folder have got a hundred different names and it is therefore not possible for me to write the "original text" as these differ from file to file.
Basically, what I am after is an app which allows me to rename all the files in a given folder (despite their orginal title) to one new common name. For instance:
A folder "Summer 2010" includes 23 files (images) named;
- Jane swiming
- Afternoon bbq
- Late night walk
- etc.
I wish to rename all these files to "Summer 2010" so that I myself can arrange the order that I prefer and so that I know the name of all of the files.
Hopefullly, this all makes sense? The function in Windows is easy and logical, so I cant understand if a similar function is not avaliable for Mac.
Regards

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