I read this article already on how to force real names instead of usernames in post headers. However, I’d like to at least have the option if not the forced requirement that users’ real names be used for mentions in posts. Is that possible?

Forcing Real Names in @mentions

JammyDodger January 5, 2023, 9:46pm 4

I’m not sure how a custom field would work here?

But there is this theme component which may do what you need:

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