Can you tag someone in an Instagram Story using their real name?

On Instagram, when you tag someone in a Story, you typically use their Instagram handle (username) rather than their real name. Here's how you can tag someone in an Instagram Story:

### Tagging Someone Using Their Instagram Handle

1. **Create a Story**: Open the Instagram app and swipe right from your feed or tap the "Your Story" icon at the top of your screen.
2. **Add Content**: Take a photo or video, or choose one from your gallery.
3. **Tag Someone**:
   - Tap the sticker icon (a smiley face) at the top of the screen.
   - Select the "@Mention" sticker.
   - Type the Instagram handle (username) of the person you want to tag.
   - Place the mention sticker on the screen where you want it.

### Tagging Someone and Displaying Their Real Name

While Instagram does not allow you to tag someone using their real name directly, you can add text to display their real name next to the mention sticker. Here's how to do it:

1. **Create Your Story**: Follow the steps to create your Story and add the @Mention sticker with the person's username.
2. **Add Text**:
   - Tap the "Aa" icon to add text.
   - Type the person's real name.
   - Customize the text style, color, and position to match your Story's design.
3. **Place the Text**: Position the text near the mention sticker or wherever it makes sense in your Story.

### Example

If you want to tag your friend whose username is @john_doe and display their real name "John Doe," you would:

1. **Add the mention sticker**: Tap the sticker icon, select "@Mention," and type "@john_doe."
2. **Add text**: Tap the "Aa" icon, type "John Doe," and then customize and place the text.

### Posting the Story

Once you have added the mention sticker and the text with the real name, you can post your Story by tapping the "Your Story" button at the bottom left.

### Viewing Interactions

After posting, you can view interactions with your Story:
- **Viewers and Mentions**: Swipe up on your Story to see who has viewed it and interacted with the mention.

This method allows you to effectively tag someone using their Instagram handle while also displaying their real name for clarity or aesthetic purposes.