Incorrect name associated with email account

I have an email account setup on me.com and can't seem to change the username exmaple My Name <[email protected]>. After searching the support site I found a few solutions such as changing it on the Apple ID site, and on the Mac preferences. I even changed it by editing the email XML file and changing the User name.
The user name is correct on the Apple ID site, account preferences on the Mac, iCloud settings, yet when I send an email the name attached to the account it wrong??
Anyone have any recommendations?

To change the "From" name on your Mac Mail, go to icloud.com, sign into your account, open Mail, click the gear shaped icon on the top right and choose Preferences, go to the Accounts tab and enter the name you want to use in the Full Name field and click Done. Then quit Mail on your Mac and re-open it. Your new From name should now appear in the drop-down list when you compose a new email.

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