Sure changing the name maybe be a good idea.. but it will only piss other people off.. I think what people need to do is get over it, if they want their zelda fix they can always play hyrule warriors.
tbh I am tired of people wanting change the game when it is fine just the way it is.
But I do...
I don't think she will play a more active role (as least I hope not) If I had the option to play as Zelda I wouldn't because she is not the hero Link is.