diff --git a/src/backends/meta-crtc.c b/src/backends/meta-crtc.c
index 7ca31ba39..85424c575 100644
--- a/src/backends/meta-crtc.c
+++ b/src/backends/meta-crtc.c
@@ -63,6 +63,8 @@ meta_crtc_mode_finalize (GObject *object)
   if (crtc_mode->driver_notify)
     crtc_mode->driver_notify (crtc_mode);
 
+  g_clear_pointer (&crtc_mode->name, g_free);
+
   G_OBJECT_CLASS (meta_crtc_mode_parent_class)->finalize (object);
 }