def apply_new_scoped_variable_name(self, path, new_name):
        """Applies the new name of the scoped variable defined by path

        :param str path: The path identifying the edited variable
        :param str new_name: New name
        """
        data_port_id = self.list_store[path][self.ID_STORAGE_ID]
        try:
            if self.model.state.scoped_variables[data_port_id].name != new_name:
                self.model.state.scoped_variables[data_port_id].name = new_name
        except TypeError as e:
            logger.error("Error while changing port name: {0}".format(e))
Applies the new name of the scoped variable defined by path

        :param str path: The path identifying the edited variable
        :param str new_name: New name