Windows 10: Why does my active network name change when I connect wirelessly

In my network connections I have an Ethernet and Wi-Fi connection for my Windows 10 computer. Occasionally I connect using wi-fi to my router to test something out but typically then disable that connection when I'm finished testing. Afterwards my ethernet connection's name is changed to the name of the wireless connection I previously connected to. Why is that? If anything I'd expect the wifi connection name to show that name change, not the ethernet connection (I was connected to both at same time though).
Any ideas on how to keep this changed to my named Ethernet connection?
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How to change Wi-Fi network connection name

Hi Raphael,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I will definitely assist you.

Let’s try simple steps and check if it helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below steps.

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  Type network connection on the Windows search bar and select
  View network connection.
  
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  Right click on the Wi-Fi network and select
  rename.
  
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  Now try changing the name and check if it helps.
  

Hope this helps. Post us with the status we will be glad to help you.

 

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