How do I make a new matrix for each iteration of a for loop?

I need to make a matrix for each name of an item. I have a dataset that I am loading in that has 8 unique names, but that number could change. I tried to do this:

for length(snames)
    % create a new matrix for each name 
    mMode{i} = []; 
    
end

This obviosly just creates a 1x8 cell. I would just preallocate 8 matrices, but the number of names can change depending on the data set. Does anyone have any advice? Sorry if the wording is confusing.

Answer 1

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mMode = cell(1,numel(snames));

for ii = 1:numel(snames)
    mMode{ii} = []; % put a matrix or whatever you want into mMode{ii} here
    
end