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The phrase "actually named" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to clarify or emphasize the true name of something, often in contrast to a common misconception or alternative name.
Example: "The creature is often referred to as a dragon, but it is actually named a wyvern."
Alternatives: "truly called" or "genuinely referred to as".
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She was actually named on Time's hallowed list.
I actually named it "speed-back" instead of "feedback".
The mystery man is actually named Erik Harlow.
"I actually named one of my dogs after him.
You were actually named permanent principal four days ago.
I wondered if he had actually named it after Kalulu.
The Facebook Phone's high-definition display is actually named for its retina-scanning capabilities.
(Motor Trend actually named it Car of the Year in 1971).
"But I'm actually named after a great aunt, which is a lot less romantic".
For this, his freest extrapolation from a quoted source, Balanchine actually named an author — Hegel.
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Thanks to not-actually-named Kyle for being inspirationally hot.
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