The title of honor for those ranked Jushiinoge or higher and Shoshiinojo (Senior Fourth Rank, Upper Grade), and who were not listed as kugyo (court noble) was basically Nanori Ason, in which Ason (second highest of the eight hereditary titles) was added under their family names or imina (real name).
従四位下以上、正四位上の有位者で公卿に列していないものについては、その者の敬称は氏及び諱の下に朝臣を付ける、名乗り朝臣が基本である。