Possible to use variables from msg for name?

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Is it possible to use a variable for the name of the entity, e.g. {{msg.payload.name}}?

I'm trying to create multiple sensors based on a JSON payload. The JSON is like this:

{
    "data": [{id: 123, name: Alpha}, {id: 456, name: Beta}]
}

I want a sensor for each item in the array, so have used a split node to send multiple messages.

For some reason it does not seem to accept a varaiable name.

Any advice?

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