Re-Naming iPod

Please, please, please tell me that there is a way to re-name my iPod. I was just about to finish the successful installation of my brand new iPod nano when I accidentally hit the enter button before I could assign the device name. Now I'm stuck with the name "Burt's iPod" (the default name - they really should not provide a default name but just leave the field black!). I've looked in every menu in iTunes but cannot find a "Re-Name" or "Edit" option for the device.
I do not want to be stuck with "Burt's iPod" as my iPod's name. I'm afraid to even use it now in case my only recourse is to try and exchange it for another one to try and get a fresh start, if anyone thinks that will work?
Please help!
iPod Nano Windows XP

I believe you can try to re-name your iPod nano in iTunes. Just hook up the iPod USB cord from your nano to your computer, and iTunes should come up if you have it. Then, on the left side of iTunes, there should be an iPod icon & next to it saying the name of your iPod (Burt's iPod). Right click on that, and click on Re-name.
It's been awhile since I first re-named my iPod, so I hope that helps you.
Edit: Nevermind, the user above me nailed it.
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