You don't have to check if a dash exists, you should be able to just add the ticks regardless.

@DrPrez: I attempted a name change using a similar method to the one you posted. I actually just completed the name change successfully using the terminal with the following command line:

mysqldump -uroot -proot --protocol=socket -S mysql.sock My-Database | mysql -uroot -proot --protocol=socket -S mysql.sock my_database

I was treading lightly as I have active records that I did not want to lose, but this method worked nicely. Thanks for the feedback.

Chris

@aheinzm: I thought the same thing, but apparently the ticks are not picked up or added to the value that is placed in the app/config/database.php file. I'm learning the ropes, so everyday is a journey. Thanks for the feedback.

Chris