Her name 'Akikonomu Chugu' was given by readers of later ages and was derived from the episode when Genji asked her 'Which do you like spring or autumn?' when making advances to her ('Usugumo'), and she answered 'I am attracted to autumn because my mother, Miyasudokoro, passed away.'
彼女の呼称「秋好中宮」は後世の読者につけられたもので、源氏が彼女に言い寄る口実に「あなたは春と秋のどちらがお好きか」と尋ねた際（「薄雲」）、「母御息所の亡くなった秋に惹かれる」と答えた事に由来する。