Can I restore a file name, that I've changed (try to empty the trash)?

I have a file (says it's a file c.) in theTrash and cannot be emptied.  The message says it's in use, but:

-all applications are closed;

-J' disconnected;

-I restarted;

-J' tried press Option key;

-J' I have display hidden files to see in users: home...

-J' ran Terminal sudo commands to force vacuum (said cannot do).

-J' did everything except try to change an immutable flag.

Doing all of this, I also tried to change the name of the file to the trash.  That did not help so I would like to restore the original name of the file that I remember exactly what is running.  Can I do this?

If this isn't a thing (self-inflicted), it is another!

I guess you forgot the original name?

FWIW, with the opening of the Recycle Bin, right-click on the file and choose 'delete immediately '. See if it works.

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