diff --git a/plugins/modules/net_tools/ip_netns.py b/plugins/modules/net_tools/ip_netns.py
index 49552c50b9..3db6e1907c 100644
--- a/plugins/modules/net_tools/ip_netns.py
+++ b/plugins/modules/net_tools/ip_netns.py
@@ -44,13 +44,13 @@ options:
 '''
 
 EXAMPLES = '''
-# Create a namespace named mario
 - name: Create a namespace named mario
-  namespace:
+  ip_netns:
     name: mario
     state: present
+
 - name: Delete a namespace named luigi
-  namespace:
+  ip_netns:
     name: luigi
     state: absent
 '''