Change iCloud name

How do I change my iCloud name?  I don't know how, but my husband's name appears on everything that I use my own iCloud account for.

Thank you!  Everything on my computer has reset and reflects my own name now.  I did have to take a few more steps to get everything in order.  So for others info:  After changing your name in iCloud online, open up Mail and click the new message icon.  When the new message pops up, select your new name from the "From" pull down menu then close it out.  The next time you open it the old name will be gone.  Then go to System Preferences, click on iCloud, click on Account Details, retype your name.  Then everything will be set properly.  Thanks again.

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