Why is my iPod named something, but when I plug it into my computer, it says it is a different name?

I have my iPod Touch named "Holden" and when I plug it into my computer, a screen pops up saying "Blake Jones's iPod".
However, in iTunes it says "Holden".
A few days ago, I did plug my friends iPod (named "Blake Jones's iPod) into my computer. How do I make it to say "Holden's iPod" on the screen that pops up right after I plug it in?

Start here:
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If it is the "new" 16 GB 4G iPod you need iTunes version 10.7 on the computer.

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Hello Korawees,
I was researching the issue you are describing and had a recommendation. The device is very simple, so the software troubleshooting for it is pretty limitted so I think you shoud restore the iPod shuffle and re sync the content. That way, if it is a software issue, this will fix it. Here is the article named Restoring iPod shuffle to factory settings found here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1481.
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Restore Option 4: Restore and Update - Restores after downloading the latest iPod Software on your computer.
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