 Though most commonly known as Ayame, Yoshizawa took on the stage names of Yoshizawa Kikunojō during a brief stint performing in Edo, and Yoshizawa Gonshichi when performing as a "tachiyaku" (in male roles).He also used the name "Gonshichi" as a nickname (替名, "kaena") used when patronizing a brothel or restaurant.His "haimyō" (俳名, poetry name) was Shunsui, and his guild name (家名, "kamei") Tachibanaya, after his mentor Tachibana Gorozaemon.