Import and rename - backup not renamed

When I import from card and tell LR to rename photos, even if DNG convert too, no problem with the rename going to the original COPY TO location. However, when I tell import to make a backup the images are NOT renamed. Is there any way to get the backed up images to be renamed in the same manner as the original COPY TO imported images.
Thanks
Dan

FWIW-
 It's something I'll never use, as I disllike the idea of backing up photos I've no use for. Mileage varies, tho, and it's a good system in some instances.
 
 
John "McPhotoman"
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 MacBookPro 2 Ghz Intel Core Duo, G-5 Dual 1.8;
 Canon DSLRs

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