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Discover LudwigThe phrase "named for" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used to indicate that something has been named in honor of, or after, someone or something else. For example: The Faraday Prize is named for the pioneering scientist Michael Faraday.
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(Iowa State's stadium is named for Trice).
It was named for Chester, England.
It was named for President Thomas Jefferson.
It was named for U.S. Pres.
It was named for the Cheyenne Indians.
The county was named for Buckinghamshire, Eng.
Each cycle is named for a city.
It was named for the Norwegian queen.
The mackintosh garment was named for him.
An asteroid is named for him.
The stadium is named for Curly Lambeau.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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