Setting computer account name if multiple Macs?

I recently purchased a new MacBook Air - yay! I had the old white MacBook and a 2009 iMac!). Therein lies my question.
I plan to still access those computers as I use some files infrequently but don't want to bring them over to my new pristine MacBook Air. I know when I'm off network I can't reach them as easily, but I do have LogMeIn so I can get to them in a pinch if I need to do so.
Anyway, when I set up my other two over the years, I named them MynameMac and mynameMacBook so I wouldn't be confused on the network. But it's been so long I can't remember when to do that? I'm at the setup screen of Create Computer Name - is that when I should do that? Or can I have my Account Name be one thing but designate a different name for when the computers are Home Sharing on the network?
this is not referring to Apple ID accounts - I mean the actual Computer Account Name (home folder label etc.)
thanks for your guidance.

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