diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index a01c355..efd0735 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -758,7 +758,7 @@ end
 
 ---The name that is displayed on lite-xl tabs.
 function Widget:get_name()
-  return self.name
+  return self.parent and self.parent:get_name() or self.name
 end
 
 --