diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index bb08942d..960fa533 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 ## [1.6.5] - Unreleased
 ### Changed
 - KiRi: continue even on corrupted schematics (#583)
+- Variants: avoid W045 on nameless pads. Assuming they are on purpose and not
+  real pads. (See #584)
 
 ### Fixed
 - Netlist generation problems with components on the PCB but not in schematic.
diff --git a/kibot/out_base.py b/kibot/out_base.py
index f395e79b..56f20950 100644
--- a/kibot/out_base.py
+++ b/kibot/out_base.py
@@ -431,7 +431,11 @@ class VariantOptions(BaseOptions):
                             # No layers at all. Ridiculous, but happens.
                             # At least add an F.Mask
                             pad_layers.addLayer(fmask if is_front else bmask)
-                            logger.warning(W_WRONGPASTE+'Pad with solder paste, but no copper or solder mask aperture in '+ref)
+                            pad_name = p.GetName()
+                            # Some footprints has solder paste "pads" they don't have a name
+                            if pad_name:
+                                logger.warning(f"{W_WRONGPASTE}Pad with solder paste, but no copper or solder mask aperture "
+                                               f" in {ref} ({pad_name})")
                         p.SetLayerSet(pad_layers)
                     old_layers.append(old_c_layers)
                     logger.debugl(3, '- Removed paste/mask from '+ref)