diff --git a/database.py b/database.py
index 68e4c4417..99e9ae6fa 100644
--- a/database.py
+++ b/database.py
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ class RepositoryImage(BaseModel):
     )
 
 
-def intiialize_db():
+def initialize_db():
   create_model_tables([User, Repository, Image, RepositoryImage, AccessToken,
                        Role, RepositoryPermission, Visibility])
   Role.create(name='admin')
@@ -92,4 +92,4 @@ def intiialize_db():
 
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':
-  intiialize_db()
+  initialize_db()