Changing Name of Computer in Finder

This is a general question.  I just purchased a new Macbook Air and set it up.  In Finder where my name should be it says "macowner".
Is there any way to change that?
Thanks

Change the computer's name in the Sharing pane of System Preferences and create a new administrator account in the Accounts pane.
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