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For batch renaming in a terminal, check out mmv. It's syntax is easy. Comes with mcp for multiple copy, mad for multiple appending and mln for multiple linking. Note that not all operation modes are supported for filenames that contain spaces.
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Pros
Pro Comes with utilities for multiple copy (mcp), multiple append (mad) and multiple link (mln)
Pro Easy syntax
As long as all the files to name reside in the same directory, the syntax is straightforward and easy.
Cons
Con Basic terminal skills and basic regular expression knowledge necessary to get the job done
People unfamiliar with a terminal and without basic regular expression knowledge may find this tool difficult to use. Be that as it may, the man page lists some good examples to get you started.