How to change admin account name?

My parents started up my MacBook Pro and gave it a stupid admin account name. I though I knew how to change it, but I still see it in the User list and in the terminal.
I read about logging in as root user to change it, but just thought of doing a factory reset. I don't have anything important on it yet.
Any Advice?

I just found ChangeShortName software.  Looks good.  Any suggestions on 'cool' short names?

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