Meanings of minor planet names: 17001–18000

-As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU's Minor Planet Center, and the discoverers can then submit names for them, following the IAU's naming conventions. The list below concerns those minor planets in the specified span of numbers that have received names, and explains the meanings of those names. Besides the Minor Planet Circulars (in which the citations are published), a key source is Lutz D. Schmadel's Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Meanings that do not quote a reference (the "†" links) are tentative.

Minor planets not yet given a name have not been included in this list.

Name Provisional Designation Source of Name
17001–17100
17002 Kouzel 1999 CV54 Ivan U. Kouzel, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his environmental science project. †
17004 Sinkevich 1999 CR61 Maksim M. Sinkevich, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his mathematics team project. †
17019 Aldo 1999 DV3 Aldo Tombelli (1921–2001), amateur astronomer, was the father of the first discoverer. †
17020 Hopemeraengus 1999 DH4 Hope, Merope and Aengus, children of the discoverer †
17022 Huisjen 1999 DN7 Martin A. Huisjen, American space scientist †
17023 Abbott 1999 EG William Alexander "Bud" Abbott, American vaudeville performer and film actor*
17024 Costello 1999 EJ5 Louis Francis Cristillo, a.k.a. Lou Costello, American actor, producer and comedian*
17025 Pilachowski 1999 ES5 Catherine Anderson Pilachowski, American astronomer*
17029 Cuillandre 1999 FM6 Jean-Charles Cuillandre, French astronomer*
17030 Sierks 1999 FC9 Holger Sierks (born 1960), German physicist. †
17031 Piethut 1999 FL9 Piet Hut, Dutch astronomer †
17032 Edlu 1999 FM9 Edward Tsang Lu (born 1963), a physicist specializing in solar physics. †
17033 Rusty 1999 FR9 Russell L. ("Rusty") Schweickart (born 1935), pilot of the Apollo 9 lunar module. †
17034 Vasylshev 1999 FS9 Vasyl G. Shevchenko, Ukrainian astronomer †
17035 Velichko 1999 FC10 Fedor P. Velichko, Ukrainian astronomer, and director of Chuguev Observing Station †
17036 Krugly 1999 FD10 Yurij N. Krugly, Ukrainian astronomer †
17038 Wake 1999 FO21 Nancy Wake, Australian journalist. †
17039 Yeuseyenka 1999 FN26 Yauhen A. Yeuseyenka, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his mathematics team project. †
17040 Almeida 1999 FT27 Liliane de Almeida, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her engineering team project. †
17041 Castagna 1999 FB30 Pedro Turibeo Castagna, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his engineering team project. †
17042 Madiraju 1999 FG30 Anila Madiraju, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her medicine and health projec and Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award, Seaborg SIYSS Award, and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient. †
17044 Mubdirahman 1999 FZ30 Mubdi Rahman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his earth and space sciences project. †
17045 Markert 1999 FV32 Thomas Henry Markert, American astronomer*
17046 Kenway 1999 FM33 Gaetan Kristian Kenway, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his engineering project. †
17049 Miron 1999 FJ34 Rachelle Elizabeth Miron, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her environmental science team project. †
17050 Weiskopf 1999 FX45 Lydia Suzanne Weiskopf, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her environmental science team project. †
17051 Oflynn 1999 FW46 Colin Patrick O'Flynn, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his engineering project. †
17056 Boschetti 1999 GW3 Carla Stefania Boschetti, Italian astronomer †
17058 Rocknroll 1999 GA5 Rock and Roll music †
17059 Elvis 1999 GX5 Elvis Presley, American Rock and Roll singer †
17060 Mikecombi 1999 GX7 Michael R. Combi, American astrophysicist †
17061 Tegler 1999 GQ8 Stephen C. Tegler, American astronomer †
17062 Bardot 1999 GR8 Brigitte Bardot, French actress and spokesperson for animal rights †
17063 Papaloizou 1999 GP9 John C. B. Papaloizou, British astrophysicist †
17066 Ginagallant 1999 GG18 Gina May Gallant, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her engineering project. †
17072 Athiviraham 1999 GT31 Anand Athiviraham, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner his medicine and health project. †
17073 Alexblank 1999 GX34 Alexander Edmund Blank, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his biochemistry project. †
17075 Pankonin 1999 GF49 Vernon Pankonin, American radio astronomer †
17076 Betti 1999 HO *
17077 Pampaloni 1999 HY2 Carlo Pampaloni, Italian amateur astronomer †
17078 Sellers 1999 HD3 Richard Henry Sellers, a.k.a. Peter Sellers, British comedian*
17079 Lavrovsky 1999 HD9 Vladislav Igorevich Lavrovsky, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his biochemistry project. †
17081 Jaytee 1999 JT1 Joseph T. ("J. T.") Williams, American engineer at the Multiple-Mirror Observatory ("J. T." also appears in the provisional designation) †
17086 Ruima 1999 JH18 Rui Ma, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science team project. †
17088 Giupalazzolo 1999 JF19 Giuseppe William Palazzolo, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science team project. †
17089 Mercado 1999 JU19 Jose Mercado, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his medicine and health team project. †
17090 Mundaca 1999 JE21 Sebastian Mundaca, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his medicine and health team project. †
17091 Senthalir 1999 JM21 P. Senthalir, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her botany team project. †
17092 Sharanya 1999 JP21 S. Sharanya, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her botany team project. †
17095 Mahadik 1999 JN26 Bhushan Prakash Mahadik, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his chemistry project. †
17097 Ronneuman 1999 JX31 Ron Neuman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his environmental science project. †
17098 Ikedamai 1999 JE34 Mai Ikeda, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her physics team project. †
17100 Kamiokanatsu 1999 JT37 Natsumi Kamioka, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her physics team project. †
17101–17200
17101 Sakenova 1999 JZ38 Saule Sakenova, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her earth and space sciences project. †
17102 Begzhigitova 1999 JB41 Akmaral Begzhigitova, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her mathematics team project. †
17103 Kadyrsizova 1999 JC42 Zhibek Kadyrsizova, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her mathematics team project. †
17104 McCloskey 1999 JV46 Mairead Mary McCloskey, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her physics project. †
17108 Patricorbett 1999 JL51 Patrick Kieran Corbett, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his engineering project. †
17115 Justiniano 1999 JT54 Miguel Angel Justiniano Lajara, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his engineering team project. †
17119 Alexisrodrz 1999 JP59 Alexis Rodriguez, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his engineering team project. †
17121 Fernandonido 1999 JX60 Fernando Javier Nido, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his microbiology team project. †
17139 Malyshev 1999 JS86 Denis Alexandrovich Malyshev, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his chemistry project. †
17163 Vasifedoseev 1999 LT19 Vasiliy G. Fedoseev, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science team project. †
17166 Secombe 1999 MC Sir Harry Secombe, Welsh comedian and singer*
17169 Tatarinov 1999 NQ23 Andrew S. Tatarinov, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science team project. †
17170 Vsevustinov 1999 NS25 Vsevolod D. Ustinov, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science team project. †
17173 Evgenyamosov 1999 RN10 Evgeny A. Amosov, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his mathematics team project, and recipient of an honourable mention in the American Mathematical Society's Karl Menger Memorial Prize. †
17176 Viktorov 1999 SH17 Artem G. Viktorov, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his mathematics team project, and recipient of an honourable mention in the American Mathematical Society's Karl Menger Memorial Prize. †
17179 Codina 1999 TC224 Sayd Jose Codina Landaberry, Uruguayan-Brazilian astronomer †
17184 Carlrogers 1999 VL22 Carl Ransom Rogers, American psychologist*
17185 Mcdavid 1999 VU23 David McDavid, American astronomer*
17186 Sergivanov 1999 VP28 Sergey O. Ivanov, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his mathematics team project, and American Mathematical Society Karl Menger Memorial Prize winner. †
17190 Retopezzoli 1999 WY8 Reto Pezzoli, Swiss amateur astronomer and friend of the discoverer †
17192 Loharu 1999 XL172 Evgeniy E. Loharu, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his mathematics team project, and American Mathematical Society Karl Menger Memorial Prize winner. †
17193 Alexeybaran 1999 XC205 Alexey V. Baran, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematics project, and recipient of an honourable mention in the American Mathematical Society's Karl Menger Memorial Prize. †
17195 Jimrichardson 1999 XQ234 James Richardson, American astronomer †
17196 Mastrodemos 1999 XW234 Nickolaos Mastrodemos, astronomer †
17197 Matjazbone 2000 AC12 Matjaz Bone, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his physics team project. †
17198 Gorjup 2000 AA31 Niko Gorjup, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his physics team project. †
17201–17300
17201 Matjazhumar 2000 AJ58 Matjaz Humar, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his physics team project. †
17208 Pokrovska 2000 AH130 Tzveta Dmitrieva Pokrovska, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her microbiology project. †
17211 Brianfisher 2000 AY174 Brian Lee Fisher, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his botany project. †
17215 Slivan 2000 AG238 Stephen M. Slivan, American astronomer †
17216 Scottstuart 2000 AK243 Joseph Scott Stuart, American astronomer †
17220 Johnpenna 2000 CX26 John Penna? *
17222 Perlmutter 2000 CU44 Frances Perlmutter, mentor of a 2002 Intel Science Talent Search finalist†
17224 Randoross 2000 CP58 *
17225 Alanschorn 2000 CS60 Alan Schorn? *
17233 Stanshapiro 2000 DU58 Stan Shapiro? *
17240 Gletorrence 2000 EK95 *
17241 Wooden 2000 EM126 Diane H. Wooden, American astronomer †
17242 Leslieyoung 2000 EX130 Leslie A. Young, American astronomer †
17247 Vanverst 2000 GG105 *
17249 Eliotyoung 2000 GM110 Eliot F. Young, American astronomer †
17250 Genelucas 2000 GW122 Gene Lucas, American amateur astronomer
17251 Vondracek 2000 GA127 *
17253 Vonsecker 2000 GW136 *
17257 Strazzulla 2000 HM25 Giovanni ("Gianni") Strazzulla, Italian astrophysicist †
17258 Whalen 2000 HK90 *
17262 Winokur 2000 JS62 *
17265 Debennett 2000 JP83 David Edwyn Bennett, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science team project, and European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award recipient. †
17269 Dicksmith 2000 LN1 Dick Smith, Australian entrepreneur
17273 Karnik 2000 LD13 Ryna Karnik, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist and 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her engineering project. †
17277 Jarrydlevine 2000 LP25 Jarryd Brandon Levine, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his microbiology project. †
17278 Viggh 2000 LK27 Herbert E. M. Viggh, American astronomer †
17279 Jeniferevans 2000 LX27 Jenifer B. Evans, American astronomer †
17280 Shelly 2000 LK28 Frank C. Shelly, American astronomer †
17281 Mattblythe 2000 LV28 Matthew S. Blythe, American astronomer †
17283 Ustinov 2000 MB1 Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov, British comedian*
17285 Bezout 2000 NU Étienne Bézout, French mathematician*
17286 Bisei 2000 NB6 Bisei Spaceguard Center, where it was discovered †
17301–17400
17305 Caniff 4652 P-L Milton Caniff, American cartoonist*
17314 Aisakos 1024 T-1 Aesacus, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Arisbe*
17351 Pheidippos 1973 SV *
17354 Matrosov 1977 EU1 Alexandr Matveyevich Matrosov, Soviet hero*
17356 Vityazev 1978 PG4 Veniamin V. Vityazev, Russian astronomer*
17357 Lucataliano 1978 QH3 Luca Taliano (1999–2012) was a dear friend of the discoverer †
17358 Lozino-Lozinskij 1978 SU4 Gleb Eugenievich Lozino-Lozinskij, Russian designer of the MiG-105 EPOS orbital airplane*
17399 Andysanto 1983 RL Andrew Santo, American NEAR spacecraft team leader*
17401–17500
17402 Valeryshuvalov 1985 UF Valery Shuvalov (b. 1952), the laboratory head at the Institute for Dynamics of Geospheres of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow. †
17408 McAdams 1987 UZ1 Jim V. McAdams (b. 1961) optimizes spacecraft trajectories at the Applied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins University. He designed trajectories for the NEAR Shoemaker mission from the formative phase of NASA's Discovery Program in 1989 to landing on (433) Eros in 2001. †
17412 Kroll 1988 KV Reinhold Kroll, of the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias, is known for his research on magnetic, chemically peculiar stars, particularly infrared observations of them. He was a fellow student of the discoverer at the University of Göttingen. †
17427 Poe 1989 CQ2 Edgar Allan Poe, 19th-century American author, master of the macabre and the mysterious †
17428 Charleroi 1989 DL Charleroi, metropolis of Wallonia †
17435 di Giovanni 1989 SP3 Alessio di Giovanni, Sicilian poet †
17445 Avatcha 1989 YC5 Avatcha Bay, southeastern Kamchatka, used by Vitus Bering as a base during the expeditions that resulted in the discovery of Alaska, and where the French astronomer Louis Delisle de la Croyère is buried †
17447 Heindl 1990 HE Clifford Heindl, deputy manager of JPL's Space and Earth Science Division 32 †
17458 Dick 1990 TP7 Wolfgang R. Dick, German astronomer and geodesist. †
17459 Andreashofer 1990 TJ8 Innkeeper Andreas Hofer (1767-1810) headed the Tyrolese popular rising against French occupation and was executed by a firing squad on order of Napoleon. His patriotic and heroic engagement is the subject of numerous dramatic plays, stories and poems, notably by Rosegger, Eichendorff and Koerner. †
17460 Mang 1990 TC11 Herbert Mang (b. 1942), professor of material sciences at the Vienna University of Technology. †
17466 Vargasllosa 1990 VL4 Mario Vargas Llosa (b. 1936), a Peruvian writer. †
17470 Mitsuhashi 1991 BX Yasuhiko Mitsuhashi, an amateur astronomer as well as a medical practitioner in Takamatsu City. †
17472 Dinah 1991 FY Dinah, Alice's cat in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. †
17484 Ganghofer 1991 RY4 Ludwig Ganghofer, German writer. †
17486 Hodler 1991 RB41 Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918) founded modern Swiss painting with his use of allegorical themes, historical events, sights of the Alps, lakes and portraits. His monumental 1907-1908 mural Marching out of the Jenense students in the war of liberation in 1813 adorns the aula of Jena University. †
17488 Mantl 1991 TQ6 Wolfgang Mantl (b. 1939), professor of jurisprudence and constitutional law at the University of Graz. †
17489 Trenker 1991 TS6 Luis Trenker (1892-1990), initially a herdsman, mountain guide and ski instructor in his South Tyrolese. †
17492 Hippasos 1991 XG1 Hippasos, one of Priam's many sons. He supported Aeneas in the Trojan war. †
17493 Wildcat 1991 YA University of Arizona sports teams (basketball, football, etc.) †
17496 Augustinus 1992 DM2 Aurelius Augustinus (354-430), born in North Africa, converted to Christianity in Milan and was bishop of the antique town Hippo from 395. †
17497 Antaviana 1992 AM3 Antaviana is a word created by the writer Pere Calders. †
17501–17600
17503 Celestechild 1992 FK1 Named for Celeste Ann Child, daughter of Jack and Maren Child, in recognition of her achievements in school, friendships and family, and her commitment to tolerance and compassion. †
17506 Walschap 1992 GW4 Gerard Walschap (1898-1989), a Flemish writer and poet. †
17508 Takumadan 1992 JH Takuma Dan, Japanese businessman †
17509 Ikumadan 1992 JR Ikuma Dan, Japanese composer †
17518 Redqueen 1992 YD The Red Queen, character in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass*
17519 Pritsak 1992 YE2 Omeljan Pritsak, Ukrainian-American cofounder of the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University †
17521 Kiek 1993 BR4 Israël David Kiek, 19th-century Dutch photographer †
17543 Sosva 1993 PA3 Sosva river, in western Siberia, a tributary of the Ob †
17556 Pierofrancesca 1993 WB Piero della Francesca (1416–1492) was an Italian Renaissance painter. †
17563 Tsuneyoshi 1994 CC1 Tsuneyoshi Fujii, Japanese director of the Sunshine Planetarium in Tokyo, and earlier lecturer and curator at the Gotoh Planetarium and Astronomical Museum, also in Tokyo †
17579 Lewkopelew 1994 TQ16 Lev Kopelev (Лев Копелев, German spelling Lew Kopelew), Russian author and dissident, recipient of the Peace Prize of the Association of the German Book Trade †
17597 Stefanzweig 1995 EK8 Stefan Zweig, 19th-20th-century Austrian biographer, essayist and writer †
17600 Dobřichovice 1995 SO Dobřichovice, Czech municipality in Central Bohemia, the Czech Republic †
17601–17700
17601 Sheldonschafer 1995 SS Sheldon Schafer, professor of Astronomy at Bradley University, and Director Emeritus of the Lakeside Planetarium in Peoria, Illinois. He built the world's largest scale model of the Solar System.
17602 Dr. G. 1995 SO1 Stephen "Dr. G." Gottesman, American radio astronomer at the University of Florida †
17603 Qoyllurwasi 1995 SG5 Qoyllurwasi means “house of stars” in the Incan language, Quechua. The name was chosen to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the “Mutsumi Ishitsuka” National Planetarium of the Geophysical Institute of Peru. †
17607 Táborsko 1995 TC Táborsko, Czech South Bohemian district, at the centre of which is Tábor †
17608 Terezín 1995 TN Terezín (Theresienstadt) was established as a walled fortress and garrison town by Habsburgs in 1780. †
17611 Jožkakubík 1995 UP2 Jožka Kubík III, Slovak gypsy musician †
17612 Whiteknight 1995 UW6 The White Knight, character in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass*
17615 Takeomasaru 1995 UZ8 Masaru Takeo (b. 1947), one of the most well-known amateur astronomers in Ehime prefecture. †
17617 Takimotoikuo 1995 UD45 Ikuo Takimoto (b. 1954) became interested in astronomy after seeing a photograph of Comet Ikeya-Seki. He now photographs sunspots and solar prominences, in both white light and H-®, at the private observatory he completed in 1988. †
17625 Joseflada 1996 AY1 Josef Lada, Czech painter †
17627 Humptydumpty 1996 BM3 Humpty-Dumpty, character in a Mother Goose rhyme*
17637 Blaschke 1996 PA1 Wilhelm Blaschke, Austro-Hungarian mathematician*
17638 Sualan 1996 PB1 Sue and Alan French, American amateur astronomers †
17640 Mount Stromlo 1996 PA7 Mount Stromlo Observatory †
17649 Brunorossi 1996 UP1 Bruno Rossi (1905–1993) was a physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project and was a pioneer of X-ray astronomy. †
17651 Tajimi 1996 VM1 Tajimi, the city in Gifu prefecture where the first discoverer lives and where this minor planet was discovered. †
17652 Nepoti 1996 VQ1 Giuliano Nepoti (born 1949), an enthusiastic amateur astronomer, is a dear friend of the discoverer. †
17653 Bochner 1996 VM2 Salomon Bochner, Polish-American mathematician †
17656 Hayabusa 1996 VL4 The minor-planet explorer, Hayabusa (MUSES-C) was developed by JAXA/ISAS and launched in 2003. It traveled to (25143) Itokawa to capture samples of surface material. After overcoming many critical difficulties, Hayabusa finally returned to the earth in 2010, with fragments of surface material. †
17670 Liddell 1996 XQ19 Alice Pleasance Liddell, English girl, Lewis Carroll's inspiration for the heroine of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland*
17673 Houkidaisen 1996 XL32 Houki Daisen, the highest peak in the Chugoku district of Tottori prefecture. †
17681 Tweedledum 1997 AQ6 Tweedledum, character in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass*
17683 Kanagawa 1997 AR16 Kanagawa prefecture, where Hadano Observatory is situated †
17693 Wangdaheng 1997 CP28 Daheng Wang (born 1915), research professor, director and honorary director of Changchun Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, is one of the founders of optical science and technology in China †
17694 Jiránek 1997 ET1 Vladimír Jiránek, Czech cartoonist † ‡
17696 Bombelli 1997 EH8 Rafael Bombelli, Italian mathematician*
17697 Evanchen 1997 EQ41 Evan Matthew Chen (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioengineering project. †
17698 Racheldavis 1997 EW42 Rachel Michelle Davis (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her materials science project. †
17701–17800
17702 Kryštofharant 1997 JD Kryštof Harant z Polžic a Bezdružic, Czech nobleman, soldier, writer and composer †
17703 Bombieri 1997 RS5 Enrico M. Bombieri (b. 1940), an Italian mathematician. †
17712 Fatherwilliam 1997 WK7 Father William, character in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. †
17720 Manuboccuni 1997 XH10 Emanuele Boccuni, Italian composer of new age music †
17734 Boole 1998 BW3 George Boole, English mathematician and philosopher. †
17737 Sigmundjähn 1998 BF14 Sigmund Werner Paul Jähn, the first German cosmonaut. †
17744 Jodiefoster 1998 BZ31 Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster, American actress and director. †
17746 Haigha 1998 BU41 Haigha, character in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass. †
17748 Uedashoji 1998 CL Ueda Shoji (1913-2000), a professional Japanese photographer. †
17759 Hatta 1998 DA24 The Mad Hatta, character in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass. †
17764 Schatzman 1998 ES1 Evry Léon Schatzman, French astrophysicist. †
17768 Tigerlily 1998 EO8 The Tiger-Lily, character in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass. †
17770 Baumé 1998 EU11 Antoine Baumé, 18th-century French chemist †
17771 Elsheimer 1998 EA13 Adam Elsheimer (1578-1610), a German painter. †
17776 Troska 1998 FF3 J. M. Troska, pseudonym of Jan Matzal, Czech science-fiction author †
17777 Ornicar 1998 FV9 In elementary school French children often learn the sequence mais ou et donc or ni car, which are the conjunctions that link phrases. †
17779 Migomueller 1998 FK12 Michael ("Migo") Mueller, German physicist and infrared minor planet astronomer †
17781 Kepping 1998 FH23 Ashley Deane Kepping, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her biochemistry team project. †
17784 Banerjee 1998 FF30 Sudeep Banerjee, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his botany project. †
17785 Wesleyfuller 1998 FX35 Wesley Ryan Fuller, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his environmental science team project, and MILSET Expo-Sciences International Award recipient. †
17794 Kowalinski 1998 FC60 Blair Elisabeth Kowalinski, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her environmental science team project and MILSET Expo-Sciences International Award recipient. †
17795 Elysiasegal 1998 FJ61 Elysia Meghan Segal, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her medicine and health team project. †
17799 Petewilliams 1998 FC64 Peter McLane Williams, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his medicine and health team project. †
17801–17900
17801 Zelkowitz 1998 FH69 Rachel Lauren Zelkowitz, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her botany project. †
17803 Barish 1998 FD71 Robert David Barish, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his chemistry team project. †
17805 Švestka 1998 FV72 Zdeněk Švestka, Czech astronomer † ‡
17806 Adolfborn 1998 FO73 Adolf Born, Czech painter and illustrator, caricaturist and film-maker †
17807 Ericpearce 1998 FT74 Eric C. Pearce, American astronomer †
17815 Kulawik 1998 FM113 Christopher Eric Kulawik, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his chemistry team project. †
17821 Bölsche 1998 FC127 Wilhelm Bölsche, German naturalist, poet and writer †
17823 Bartels 1998 GA Mel Bartels, American amateur astronomer †
17826 Normanwisdom 1998 GK10 Sir Norman Wisdom, English comedian, singer and actor*
17831 Ussery 1998 HW35 Robert Francis Ussery, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his engineering project. †
17832 Pitman 1998 HV39 Ellen Marie Pitman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her medicine and health project. †
17835 Anoelsuri 1998 HS46 A. Noel Suri, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her microbiology project. †
17836 Canup 1998 HT50 Robin Michelle Canup, American astronomer †
17842 Jorgegarcia 1998 HN98 Felix Javier Jorge-Garcia, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his behavioral and social sciences team project. †
17844 Judson 1998 HM100 Michael Ivan Judson, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his botany team project. †
17851 Kaler 1998 JK James Bailey Kaler, American astronomer and author †
17853 Ronaldsayer 1998 JK3 Ronald W. Sayer, American data analyst for the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research program †
17855 Geffert 1998 KK Martin Geffert, German amateur astronomer † ‡
17856 Gomes 1998 KL1 Rodney Gomes da Silva, astronomer †
17857 Hsieh 1998 KR1 Henry H. Hsieh, American astronomer †
17858 Beaugé 1998 KS3 Cristián Beaugé, Argentinian astronomer †
17859 Galinaryabova 1998 KC4 Galina O. Ryabova, Russian astronomer †
17860 Roig 1998 KQ4 Fernando Roig, Argentinian astronomer †
17869 Descamps 1998 MA14 Pascal Descamps, French astronomer*
17879 Robutel 1999 BA14 Philippe Robutel, French astronomer*
17881 Radmall 1999 CA51 Nelson Bret Radmall, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his botany team project. †
17882 Thielemann 1999 CX87 John Seth Thielemann, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science project. †
17883 Scobuchanan 1999 CP105 Scott Sheldon Buchanan, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science project. †
17884 Jeffthompson 1999 CD116 Jeff Thompson, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science project. †
17885 Brianbeyt 1999 CF118 Brian James Beyt, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his engineering project. †
17889 Liechty 1999 DH3 Anthony David Liechty, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his engineering project. †
17891 Buraliforti 1999 EA Cesare Burali-Forti, Italian mathematician*
17892 Morecambewise 1999 EO5 Morecambe and Wise, British comic double act*
17893 Arlot 1999 FO Jean-Eudes Arlot, French astronomer*
17897 Gallardo 1999 FV8 Tabaré Gallardo, Uruguayan astronomer †
17898 Scottsheppard 1999 FB19 Scott S. Sheppard, American astronomer †
17899 Mariacristina 1999 FD19 Maria Cristina De Sanctis, Italian astronomer †
17900 Leiferman 1999 FO24 Adam James Leiferman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his engineering project. †
17901–18000
17902 Britbaker 1999 FM26 Brittany Baker, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her engineering team project. †
17904 Annekoupal 1999 FW30 Anne Elizabeth Koupal, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her environmental science team project. †
17905 Kabtamu 1999 FM31 Mahlet Kabtamu, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her environmental science team project. †
17907 Danielgude 1999 FQ33 Daniel Moises Gude, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his gerontology team project. †
17908 Chriskuyu 1999 FL34 Christopher Ku Yu, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his medicine and health project. †
17909 Nikhilshukla 1999 FC35 Nikhil Atul Shukla, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his medicine and health project. †
17910 Munyan 1999 FG37 Benjamin Kendrick Munyan, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his medicine and health project. †
17914 Joannelee 1999 FA54 Joanne June Lee, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her medicine and health team project. †
17917 Cartan 1999 GN5 Élie Joseph Cartan, French mathematician*
17919 Licandro 1999 GC8 Javier Licandro, Uruguayan astronomer †
17920 Zarnecki 1999 GE9 John Zarnecki, British astronomer †
17921 Aldeobaldia 1999 GC13 Anna Lisa De Obaldia, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her microbiology project, and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient. †
17925 Dougweinberg 1999 GQ17 Douglas Stanley Weinberg, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his zoology project. †
17926 Jameswu 1999 GA18 James Y. W. Wu, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his zoology team project. †
17927 Ghoshal 1999 GL20 Shivani Ghoshal, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his zoology team project. †
17928 Neuwirth 1999 GJ21 Melissa Marie Neuwirth, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her behavioral and social sciences team project. †
17930 Kennethott 1999 GE24 Kenneth Richard Ott, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his biochemistry project. †
17932 Viswanathan 1999 GA35 Nitya Kalyani Viswanathan, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her biochemistry project. †
17933 Haraguchi 1999 GM36 Whitney Takeo Haraguchi, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his botany project. †
17934 Deleon 1999 GK39 Christopher Lee DeLeon, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science project. †
17935 Vinhoward 1999 GX45 Vincent Michael Howard, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his engineering project. †
17936 Nilus 1999 HE3 In Greek mythology, son of Oceanus and Tethys, or, Nilus the Younger, an Italian saint*
17938 Tamsendrew 1999 HW6 Tamsen Alicia Drew, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her engineering team project, and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient. †
17941 Horbatt 1999 JW2 *
17942 Whiterabbit 1999 JG6 The White Rabbit, character in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland*
17945 Hawass 1999 JU8 Zahi Hawass, Egyptian egyptologist*
17950 Grover 1999 JS18 Vaishali Kiran Grover, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her environmental science project. †
17951 Fenska 1999 JO19 Kristen Elaine Fenska, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her environmental science project. †
17952 Folsom 1999 JT19 Jean Marie Folsom, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her environmental science project. †
17954 Hopkins 1999 JP20 Brandon James Hopkins, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his mathematics project. †
17955 Sedransk 1999 JZ22 Kyra Lauren Sedransk, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her medicine and health project. †
17956 Andrewlenoir 1999 JC28 Andrew Allen Lenoir, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his medicine and health project. †
17958 Schoof 1999 JE33 Jenna Marie Schoof, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her medicine and health project. †
17959 Camierickson 1999 JZ33 Camille Sara Myerchin Erickson, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her medicine and health team project. †
17960 Liberatore 1999 JB36 Katie Lynn Liberatore, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her microbiology project. †
17961 Mariagorodnitsky 1999 JB37 Maria Gorodnitsky, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her microbiology project. †
17962 Andrewherron 1999 JD37 Andrew Jared Herron, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his physics project. †
17963 Vonderheydt 1999 JM40 Molly von der Heydt, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her physics project. †
17965 Brodersen 1999 JO43 Carl Harold Brodersen, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his zoology project. †
17967 Bacampbell 1999 JT45 Blake Allen Campbell, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his zoology project. †
17969 Truong 1999 JB47 Gold Silver Truong, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her zoology team project. †
17970 Palepu 1999 JA48 Sita Chandrika Palepu, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her behavioral and social sciences project. †
17971 Samuelhowell 1999 JZ50 Samuel James Amberson Howell, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his biochemistry project. †
17972 Ascione 1999 JH51 Andrew Gerard Ascione, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science team project, and European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award recipient. †
17976 Schulman 1999 JQ54 Aaron David Schulman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science team project, and European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award recipient. †
17980 Vanschaik 1999 JN56 Katherine Douglas Van Schaik, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her environmental science project. †
17982 Simcmillan 1999 JK57 Simeon McMillan, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist and 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his zoology project. †
17983 Buhrmester 1999 JV59 Michael Duane Buhrmester, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his behavioral and social sciences project. †
17984 Ahantonioli 1999 JU60 Alexandra Hope Antonioli, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her biochemistry project. †
17988 Joannehsieh 1999 JR62 Joanne Charlotte Hsieh, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her biochemistry team project. †
17991 Joshuaegan 1999 JN65 Joshua Harris Egan, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his botany team project. †
17992 Japellegrino 1999 JR65 Jason Scott Pellegrino, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his botany team project. †
17993 Kluesing 1999 JT68 Daniel Lennard Kluesing, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for his computer science project. †
17995 Jolinefan 1999 JF74 Joline Marie Fan, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner for her engineering project, and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient. †
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16,001–17,000		 Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 17,001–18,000 		Succeeded by
18,001–19,000