Although "Tsugumichi" is widely known as the pronunciation of his name, one of descendants of the SAIGO Family confirmed that his name was officially pronounced as "Judo" (Refer to Episodes).
なお名前の読みとして、「つぐみち」が広く流布しているが、西郷家の子孫によると「じゅうどう」が正式の読みである（エピソードを参照）。