I am unable to change the computer name.

I am unable to change the computer name of my MBP 9.1.
When I edit the computer's name in settings/sharing the name reverts to
the old name of Bill's MBP (2). I am attempting to delete the (2) portion of the name.
This along with a 27" iMac and a MBP 7.1 are networked wirelessly
through a older AP extreme. What am I doing wrong?

I finaly took the MBP to the Apple Store.
While waiting for the genius, I kept trying to
change the MBP's name in sharing. After trying
several things, control-enter worked. I have no idea why.
The reason I'm posting this is that the genius
reminded me that I could not be certain the change
took until I restarted the MBP.  I hadn't seen this
important step before and some may not be aware of this.
I suppose this applies to any change made on your Mac.

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