* If you mean a single word that acts as the subject of a sentence, then yes, a name can be a simple subject. For example, in the sentence "John went to the store," "John" is the simple subject.
* However, if you mean a name as a noun, then it can be more complex. Names can be part of a phrase or clause that acts as the subject. For example, in the sentence "The man with the red hat went to the store," "The man with the red hat" is the subject, and "man" is a noun within that subject.
So, it's not a straightforward yes or no. It depends on the context and how you're using the word "name."