diff --git a/addons/crm/crm_lead_view.xml b/addons/crm/crm_lead_view.xml
index f2c923844ec..6a715893a17 100644
--- a/addons/crm/crm_lead_view.xml
+++ b/addons/crm/crm_lead_view.xml
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@
                         <group>
                             <field name="partner_name" string="Company Name"/>
                             <field name="partner_id" string="Customer"
-                                on_change="on_change_partner(partner_id)" />
+                                on_change="on_change_partner(partner_id)" options='{"create_name_field": "name"}'/>
                             <label for="street" string="Address"/>
                             <div>
                                 <field name="street" placeholder="Street..."/>