diff --git a/docs/reference/control/device-name.md b/docs/reference/control/device-name.md
index f7ef5f4f..a314d20e 100644
--- a/docs/reference/control/device-name.md
+++ b/docs/reference/control/device-name.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Device Name
 
-Gets a friendly name for the device derived from the its serial number.
+Make a friendly name for the device based on its serial number.
 
 ```sig
 control.deviceName();
diff --git a/libs/core/control.cpp b/libs/core/control.cpp
index c632410f..be4ce53c 100644
--- a/libs/core/control.cpp
+++ b/libs/core/control.cpp
@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ namespace control {
     }
 
     /**
-     * Gets a friendly name for the device derived from the its serial number
+     * Make a friendly name for the device based on its serial number
      */
     //% blockId="control_device_name" block="device name" weight=10 blockGap=8
     //% advanced=true