diff --git a/src/protocols/rdp/rdp.c b/src/protocols/rdp/rdp.c
index 6bba4574..45082bb0 100644
--- a/src/protocols/rdp/rdp.c
+++ b/src/protocols/rdp/rdp.c
@@ -715,9 +715,6 @@ static int guac_rdp_handle_connection(guac_client* client) {
     rdp_client->keyboard = guac_rdp_keyboard_alloc(client,
             settings->server_layout);
 
-    /* Send connection name */
-    guac_protocol_send_name(client->socket, settings->hostname);
-
     /* Set default pointer */
     guac_common_cursor_set_pointer(rdp_client->display->cursor);
 
diff --git a/src/protocols/vnc/vnc.c b/src/protocols/vnc/vnc.c
index 8304b093..db1e2180 100644
--- a/src/protocols/vnc/vnc.c
+++ b/src/protocols/vnc/vnc.c
@@ -312,9 +312,6 @@ void* guac_vnc_client_thread(void* data) {
                 settings->recording_include_keys);
     }
 
-    /* Send name */
-    guac_protocol_send_name(client->socket, rfb_client->desktopName);
-
     /* Create display */
     vnc_client->display = guac_common_display_alloc(client,
             rfb_client->width, rfb_client->height);