The titles these days are nothing compared to those of a couple of centuries ago. Kunrakkudi Krishna Iyer of the 19th century was referred to as Murukku Meesai Jigibigi Ghana Naya Desya Rettai Pallavi Krishna Iyer.
Published in The Hindu dated 25th December 2011 – http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/article2745101.ece