diff --git a/sdk/python/kfp/compiler/compiler.py b/sdk/python/kfp/compiler/compiler.py
index f5155194837..19ed425800d 100644
--- a/sdk/python/kfp/compiler/compiler.py
+++ b/sdk/python/kfp/compiler/compiler.py
@@ -464,12 +464,13 @@ def _create_pipeline_workflow(self, args, pipeline):
     volumes = self._create_volumes(pipeline)
 
     # The whole pipeline workflow
+    pipeline_name = pipeline.name or 'Pipeline'
     workflow = {
       'apiVersion': 'argoproj.io/v1alpha1',
       'kind': 'Workflow',
-      'metadata': {'generateName': pipeline.name + '-'},
+      'metadata': {'generateName': pipeline_name + '-'},
       'spec': {
-        'entrypoint': pipeline.name,
+        'entrypoint': pipeline_name,
         'templates': templates,
         'arguments': {'parameters': input_params},
         'serviceAccountName': 'pipeline-runner'