Shunga

Shunga [盾占; しゅんが] is the tradition of naming those who have recently graduated in a specific profession. These names, most often those of the person's father, grandfather, mother, grandmother or teacher, are passed down through generations of lineages, and hold great honour and importance. Shunga names are also given with the expectation that the receiver shall embody the attributes which it conveys. Certain names have come to be associated with certain professions. In modern times some have been appropriated by wider society, with parents giving their newborns these names due to their connotations of honour and skill.
Professions which are known for holding shunga ceremonies are often ancient, focused on the traditional arts. Here are some examples, with common shunga names added:
* Theatre actor - Hasai, Honza, Sōkan
* Theatre musician/performing traditional musician - Gaji, Hōrin, Jishō
* Seamstress/tailor of traditional clothing - Kibakinu, Yōryū, Nudama
* Creator of traditional instruments - Nenge
* Manager of a teahouse [e.g. when one becomes owner of such an establishment, they receive a new name] - Dangen, Chiken, Bōchō
* Seiryō - Furei, Kimoe, Moromiki
* Lady-in-waiting/manservant for a royal family member - Chūyū, Teichū, Nōya
* Tea brewer - Jii, Mizutsu, Juchi
* Priest, monk or, in some areas, honne - Zoyū, Chūzo, Zōchū, Noshibu, Jibai
* One who comes into possession of a castle or large piece of land - Yūgi
Shunga ceremonies can be lengthy or brief depending on the field. The longest ceremony is normally that of the priest or monk, as it includes far more religious ritual.