Home Folder Renaming Possible?

Does no one google?

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1428

 

I think this is right ...

Just create a new user account and, assuming you want to copy the files, (replace <oldaccount> or <newaccount> with the actual account names)

sudo cp -r /users/<oldaccount>/ /users/<newaccount>

sudo chown -R <newaccount> /users/<newaccount>

 

Or you could right-click you user name in the Accounts prefpane for Advanced Options. You need to type in your password to be able to alter settings here. I can not guarantee that it will work. I can't remember where I read about this tip.

Be careful with whatever route you decide to go. I would probably go with the official suggestion from Apple.

edit.. found the link to the article about the tip I mentioned http://www.macworld.com/article/132693/2008/03/changeshortusername.html

Also, please backup your stuff before proceeding with any tip. People speak about empty home folders when changing usernames. I guess it's because they just enter a new name for their folder in the Finder.