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Goto Bluetooth setting in system preferences, and find the incorrectly named device, then right click it and change its name. I couldn't find this answer anywhere. Hope this helps fellow Fruit lovers.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6
1 Connect trackpad
2 Go to Bluetooth System Preference and right click on trackpad, don't click anything else yet. Leave it open
3 Turn off trackpad
4 Select "Rename" in the still open right click menu
5 Rename the trackpad and click "Rename" (or press Return key) the pop up
6 Turn device back on and connect. You may need to pair it again by connecting it to the computer with a USB to Lightning cable.
If you don't have an extra mouse or trackpad to do step 3, you can press the Option key five times to use Mouse Keys
1 Connect trackpad
2 Go to Bluetooth System Preference and right click on trackpad, don't click anything else yet. Leave it open
3 Turn off trackpad
4 Select "Rename" in the still open right click menu
5 Rename the trackpad and click "Rename" (or press Return key) the pop up
6 Turn device back on and connect. You may need to pair it again by connecting it to the computer with a USB to Lightning cable.
If you don't have an extra mouse or trackpad to do step 3, you can press the Option key five times to use Mouse Keys
The way I wrote the Fix, is the simplest way to get 'er done. No reason to turn on or off the trackpad or re-pair device. Thanks for your input.
changing the name on the apple trackpad
