I can't figure out how to get an actor's name in a Papyrus script--there doesn't seem to be an Actor.GetName() or similar function, and Name and Short Name and such aren't in the list of Actor Values.

The context of this is that I'm trying to create a MessageBox that shows a follower's current status--health, encumberance, stats, etc.--and would like to have their name at the top.

I wish it had a function like you said. My God those script extender guys are going to be busy.... Anyway look here: http://www.creationkit.com/Text_Replacementand you might find what you need.