HT1918 New user account on same computer, signed in with apple ID, took over my name in iMessage

On my computer I added a new user account (which is just a different account that I use), and because the setup involved signing in with an apple ID, I used my existing one.
Now that the new user account has been associated with my old apple ID, basically the name on the new user account has overtaken all my old user accounts, even though I didn't specify that it should do this. After trying multiple methods (via iMessage, System Preferences, iCloud, Apple Support), I've been unable to change my iMessage name back to what it was even on my old user accounts.
Any ideas? Again, I've been to all the following places with no success:
- iMessage Preferences / account details
- Restarting system
- Changing id on new user account back to previous via System prefs
- Updating Apple ID via 'Manage Apple ID' area
- iTunes Store account
- iCloud.com
Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions.

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