Yes!
Since Signora Paola will add the Javascript, something like you mentioned, won’t be possible (without putting way too much work in it and we don’t want to put a bigger burden on her shoulder, si?). Therefore I advise to write it similar like this:
“Claire,” he stuttered.
I suppose the reader will understand and therefore stutter their name in their head? At least I am one of these few people who hear themselves reading… O_O);;
I hope, I was able to help you out, if not just drop further questions into the askbox! 🙂
-Sister Teodora