diff --git a/rest_framework/tests/serializer.py b/rest_framework/tests/serializer.py
index dda388aa1..a0e1474f5 100644
--- a/rest_framework/tests/serializer.py
+++ b/rest_framework/tests/serializer.py
@@ -845,7 +845,7 @@ class BlankFieldTests(TestCase):
         serializer = self.not_blank_model_serializer_class(data=self.data)
         self.assertEquals(serializer.is_valid(), False)
 
-    def test_create_model_null_field(self):
+    def test_create_model_empty_field(self):
         serializer = self.model_serializer_class(data={})
         self.assertEquals(serializer.is_valid(), True)