diff --git a/lib/ansible/modules/system/hostname.py b/lib/ansible/modules/system/hostname.py
index 0e193ddbf8..09fc7a9b73 100644
--- a/lib/ansible/modules/system/hostname.py
+++ b/lib/ansible/modules/system/hostname.py
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ class GenericStrategy(object):
         current_name = self.get_current_hostname()
         if current_name != name:
             if not self.module.check_mode:
-                self.set_curent_hostname(name)
+                self.set_current_hostname(name)
             self.changed = True
 
     def update_permanent_hostname(self):