diff --git a/src/do_name.c b/src/do_name.c
index fe8bd6abe..4b0cd5f4f 100644
--- a/src/do_name.c
+++ b/src/do_name.c
@@ -201,8 +201,8 @@ const char *goal;
 #ifdef CLIPPING
 	cliparound(cx, cy);
 #endif
-	flush_screen(0);
 	curs(WIN_MAP, cx, cy);
+	flush_screen(0);
     }
 #ifdef MAC
     lock_mouse_cursor(FALSE);