Changing my computer name after registration

Guys, I do need help please.
I got my macbook Air & I made the registration on imac.
Now I need to change my computer name & I can not do it!
Can anyone help me please.
Thx

Thank you it helps now I can see from my other devices my computer name as I wished.
But when I open finder & I go to places still the old name exists. I tried to change it but a message shows telling that this name can not be changed cause it is required by Mac os.
Can U please help me to change this name 2.
Thanks again

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