Rename Layer, Group, Object Javascript

Hey Guys,
I'm trying to write a script that renames a layer, and group within the layer, then an object within the layer (but not a part of the group) and have it run in a loop.
Here's what I've got so far, the group rename doesn't work.
#target Illustrator
var doc = app.activeDocument;
idLayers(doc)//IRename layers
idGroups(doc)//Rename groups
function idLayers(doc){
    for(i=0;doc.layers.length>i;i++){
        doc.layers[i].name= 'id:GTM_Group '+(i+1)
function idGroups(doc){
    for(i=0;doc.groups.length>i;i++){
        doc.groups[i].name= 'id:GTM_Group '+(i+1)
I haven't put in anthing to rename the single object yet since I cant even get the group rename to work. I suspect that the group re-name section isn't working because I'm either using bad syntax or an invalid command. Any ideas?

Found out that I was really close, and some interesting facts about how thorough illustrator will be when renaming groups across the board. Basically the files I'm working with have a layer that requires a specific name and number, and group within that layer and an object outside of that group but still in the same layer. Within the group is a compound path made up of several objects, I noticed that the when I started getting the group rename working it was skipping multiple numbers because it was going inside the compound path, find groups within the compound path and renaming them as well. So as long as I make sure there are no groups hidden within the groups I wanted to rename the script works like a charm.
Anyway this is what that script looks like I'm still working on getting the up-grouped object renamed. I notice this discussion has gotten a few views since I went to lunch. I'll post the final version at the end of the day if I have time.
If anyone has any suggestions or constructive advice I'd be very open to hear it.
#target Illustrator
var doc = app.activeDocument;
idLayers(doc)//IRename layers
idGroups(doc)//Rename groups
function idLayers(doc){
    for(i=0;doc.layers.length>i;i++){
        doc.layers[i].name= 'Named Layer '+(i+1)
function idGroups(doc){
    for(i=0;doc.groupItems.length>i;i++){
        doc.groupItems[i].name= 'Named Group '+(i+1)

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