diff --git a/dbtemplates/models.py b/dbtemplates/models.py
index 02e8081..c1859b8 100644
--- a/dbtemplates/models.py
+++ b/dbtemplates/models.py
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ class Template(models.Model):
     Defines a template model for use with the database template loader.
     The field ``name`` is the equivalent to the filename of a static template.
     """
-    name = models.CharField(_('name'), max_length=100,
+    name = models.CharField(_('name'), max_length=100, unique=True,
                             help_text=_("Example: 'flatpages/default.html'"))
     content = models.TextField(_('content'), blank=True)
     sites = models.ManyToManyField(Site, verbose_name=_(u'sites'),