Is there a VBA code that could convert initials to full names

Tara_A_Data

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Dear Mr Excel,
I have a huge spreadsheet that downloads from our data system with staff initials. I need to add all the actual names onto this (firstname, surname), is there a VBA code that I could use to assist with ease?
I would be very grateful if someone could assist me with this. Please let me know?
@Tara_A_Data

The Initials all pull from the database like this ($CAL) or $MSH - these are what I would like to convert to full names using a listing of sorts but ideally via a VBA code.

Wed
SK4L1/Lr ($CAL) ($BG) $MSH ($SHS) ($AJW) (#HALL)
SK4L1/Wi ($CAL) ($BG) $MSH ($SHS) ($AJW) (#MP3)
SK4L1/En ($CAL) ($BG) $MSH ($SHS) ($AJW) (#MP3)
SK4L1/Bc ($CAL) ($BG) $ACL ($SHS) ($AJW) (#MP3)
SK4L1/Ck ($CAL) $ME ($BG) ($SHS) ($KTL) ($AJW) (#01)
SK4L1/Ck ($CAL) $ME ($BG) ($SHS) ($KTL) ($AJW) (#01)
Pastoral
Wed
PreVc1/Hc ($EB) ($JEM) $ES ($LWS) (#GRDN);PreVc1/Bm $JPH (#GRG);PreVc1/Cb $ME ($KTL) (#01)
PreVc1/Hc ($EB) ($JEM) $ES ($LWS) (#GRDN);PreVc1/Bm $JPH (#GRG);PreVc1/Cb $ME ($KTL) (#01)
PreVc1/Cl ($CSW) ($JEM) (#OFF);PreVc1/Tt $JM (#13)
PreVc1/Cl ($CSW) ($JEM) (#OFF);PreVc1/Tt $JM (#13)
PreVc1/Cl ($CSW) ($JEM) (#OFF);PreVc1/Tt $JM (#13)
PreVc1/Cl ($CSW) ($JEM) (#OFF);PreVc1/Tt $JM (#13)
 

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Do you have a list of full names?
Please show the expected result for your sample data.
 
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