Login Window Shows "[My Computer's Name] (2)". What's with the (2)?

Hi all,
When I woke up this morning, I noticed that my computer had shut down and restarted, and was at the normal login screen. However, I noticed a "(2)" beside my computer name. What does this mean? Was a new profile/account created? I've never noticed this before. It's always been "[Computer Name]" with no "(2)". Perhaps the computer crashed and restarted, giving me a new profile since the original is now corrupt/damaged? Thoughts? Ideally, I'd like the "(2)" or second profile to be gone, if that's the case.
Thanks,
BnB

you can change it back (by deleting the "(2)") via system preferences > sharing.
delete the (2), then click edit, then ok out.
JGG

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