Meanings of minor planet names: 20001–21000

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 Meanings that do not quote a reference (the "†" links) are tentative.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.

• 20,001…
• 20,101…
• 20,201…
• 20,301…
• 20,401…
• 20,501…
• 20,601…
• 20,701…
• 20,801…
• 20,901…

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• 15,000s
• 16,000s
• 17,000s
• 18,000s
• 19,000s
• 20,000s
• 21,000s
• 22,000s
• 23,000s
• 24,000s
• 25,000s

Name	Provisional Designation	Source of Name
20001–20100
20002 Tillysmith	1991 EM	Tilly Smith, British girl who, by recognising the signs of a tsunami, saved many lives on the island of Phuket, December 26, 2004 †
20004 Audrey-Lucienne	1991 GS6	Audrey-Lucienne Van Landeghem, last visitor at the "Space is For You" Exhibition in November 2001 at the Royal Observatory of Belgium in Uccle †[1]
20006 Albertus Magnus	1991 GH11	Albertus Magnus, German theologian, philosopher and naturalist. †
20007 Marybrown	1991 LR	Mary J. Brown, American amateur astronomer who assisted in organizing the Palomar Observatory's 1.2-m Schmidt Oschin Telescope plate archive †
20012 Ranke	1991 RV4	Leopold von Ranke, a professor of history in Berlin from 1825 to 1871. †
20016 Rietschel	1991 TU13	Ernst Friedrich August Rietschel, German sculptor. †
20017 Alixcatherine	1991 TF14	Alix Catherine de Saint-Aignan (born 2002) is the eldest daughter of the discoverer †
20019 Yukiotanaka	1991 VN	Yukio Tanaka, Japanese baseball infielder for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters †
20024 Mayrémartínez	1992 BT2	Mayré Adriana Martínez Blanco, Venezuelan professional singer, winner of the 2006 "Latin American Idol" contest †
20037 Duke	1992 UW4	Michael B. Duke, American selenologist areologist and meteoriticist, at one point curator of the lunar samples returned from the Moon, later chief of the Lunar and Planetary Sciences Division of the Johnson Spacecraft Center †
20043 Ellenmacarthur	1993 EM	Dame Ellen Patricia MacArthur, British solo long-distance yachtswoman †
20044 Vitoux	1993 FV1	Frédéric Vitoux (b. 1944), a French writer and journalist known for his novel Bébert, Le chat de Louis-Ferdinand Céline (1976).†
20060 Johannforster	1993 PV5	Johann Reinhold Forster, 18th-century German naturalist, who (with his son Georg) accompanied James Cook on his second Pacific Voyage †
20070 Koichiyuko	1993 XL	Koichi Takahashi, director of the Hiroshima Chapter of the Young Astronauts Club of Japan since 1998, and his wife Yuko (a medical doctor and a pharmacist, respectively) †
20073 Yumiko	1994 AN2	Yumiko Fujii (born 1968) is the wife of the second discoverer †
20074 Laskerschüler	1994 AF16	Else Lasker-Schueler, German author. †
20081 Occhialini	1994 EE3	Giuseppe Occhialini, Italian physicist. †
20084 Buckmaster	1994 GU9	Bill Buckmaster, American anchor of the news magazine program Arizona Illustrated †
20101–20200
20102 Takasago	1995 BP15	Takasago, a port city at the mouth of the Kakogawa River, Hyogo prefecture, Japan †
20103 de Vico	1995 JK	Francesco de Vico, 19th-century Jesuit priest and astronomer, discoverer of seven comets, director of the Osservatorio del Collegio Romano (1838–1848) †
20106 Morton	1995 QG	Donald C. Morton, was director of the Anglo-Australian Observatory during 1976–1986 †
20107 Nanyotenmondai	1995 QY3	Nanyotenmondai, the Nanyo Citizens' Observatory, in the Sosyou park of Nanyo, Yamagata, Japan †
20109 Alicelandis	1995 RJ	Alice Landis Tonry, American graduate of Tufts Medical School, realtor, farmer, and mother of the discoverer †
20115 Niheihajime	1995 VC1	Hajime Nihei, member of the Nanyo Astronomy Lovers Club †
20120 Ryugatake	1995 WB5	Ryugatake is a town in Kumamoto, on the east coast of the beautiful Amakusa-Kamishima Island, Japan †
20135 Juels	1996 JC	Charles W. Juels, public health physician/psychiatrist and an amateur astronomer †
20136 Eisenhart	1996 NA	Luther Pfahler Eisenhart (1876–1965), a prolific American mathematician and professor †
20140 Costitx	1996 QT1	Costitx, Majorca † † ‡[2]
20141 Markidger	1996 RL5	Mark Richard Kidger, British-born astrophysicist of the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias †
20151 Utsunomiya	1996 TO6	Syogo Utsunomiya, farmer and renowned amateur astronomer in Japan †
20155 Utewindolf	1996 TS11	Ute Windolf of Prescott, Arizona, is a very dear and generous friend who was particularly helpful and supportive during the long terminal illness of the discoverer's wife †
20156 Herbwindolf	1996 TU11	Herbert Windolf of Prescott, Arizona, is a very dear and generous friend who was particularly helpful and supportive during the long terminal illness of the discoverer's wife †
20164 Janzajíc	1996 VJ2	Jan Zajíc, Czech student who burned himself to death to protest the 1968 occupation of Czechoslovakia †[3]
20174 Eisenstein	1996 XD20	Ferdinand Gotthold Max Eisenstein, German mathematician †
20180 Annakolény	1996 YG1	Anna Kolény took part in the birth of Slovak sovereignty in the nineteenth century. The first session of the Slovak National Council was held in 1848 in her house in Myjava †
20187 Janapittichová	1997 AN17	Jana Pittichová, Slovak-born American astronomer †[4] ‡
20193 Yakushima	1997 BH8	Yakushima is a small island located to the south of Kagoshima prefecture, Japan. †
20194 Ilarialocantore	1997 BH9	Ilaria Locantore (b. 1984), an Italian chemist. †
20197 Enriques	1997 CK22	Federigo Enriques, professor at the universities of Bologna and Rome †
20200 Donbacky	1997 DW	Don Backy is the artistic name of the Italian singer and composer Aldo Caponi †
20201–20300
20204 Yuudurunosato	1997 EV25	Yuudurunosato is the nickname of Urushiyama, located in the western area of Nanyo city †
20205 Sitanchen	1997 EJ34	Sitan Chen (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematics project. †
20207 Dyckovsky	1997 FB4	Ari Misha Dyckovsky (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his physics and space-science project. †
20208 Philiphe	1997 FC4	Philip Cody He (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his plant-science project. †
20211 Joycegates	1997 GK8	Joyce Gates mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. †
20212 Ekbaltouma	1997 GR8	Ekbal Touma mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. †
20213 Saurabhsharan	1997 GE20	Saurabh Sharan (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his computer-science project. †
20214 Lorikenny	1997 GL21	Lori Kenny mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. †
20217 Kathyclemmer	1997 GK33	Kathy Clemmer mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. †
20218 Dukewriter	1997 GT34	Duke Writer mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. †
20219 Brianstone	1997 GP36	Brian Stone mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. †
20224 Johnrae	1997 JR13	John Rae, Scottish explorer †
20228 Jeanmarcmari	1997 XG	Jean-Marc Mari, French electronics engineer †
20230 Blanchard	1997 XH5	Guillaume Blanchard, French optician †
20234 Billgibson	1998 AV9	William C. Gibson, the payload manager of the New Horizons Pluto Kuiper Belt mission †
20242 Sagot	1998 DN27	Robert Sagot, amateur astronomer †
20246 Frappa	1998 ER6	Éric Frappa, French amateur astronomer †
20252 Eyjafjallajökull	1998 EY13	Eyjafjallajökull, volcano in southern Iceland †
20254 Úpice	1998 FE2	Úpice is a small town in northeastern Bohemia †
20256 Adolfneckař	1998 FC3	Adolf Neckař, former director of the Ondřejov Observatory
20259 Alanhoffman	1998 FV10	Alan Hoffman, American engineer, a pioneer in infrared detectors †
20264 Chauhan	1998 FV20	Neha Chauhan, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20265 Yuyinchen	1998 FP23	Yuyin Chen, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20266 Danielchoi	1998 FK26	Daniel Chimin Choi, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20268 Racollier	1998 FC28	Rachael Theresa Collier, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20270 Phildeutsch	1998 FR30	Phillip Thomas Deutsch, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20271 Allygoldberg	1998 FK32	Allyson Molly Goldberg, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20272 Duyha	1998 FH33	Duy Minh Ha, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20274 Halperin	1998 FZ40	Bruce David Halperin, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist and 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20278 Qileihang	1998 FP45	Qilei Hang, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[5]
20279 Harel	1998 FZ47	Matan Harel, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20281 Kathartman	1998 FZ49	Katherine Hartman, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20282 Hedberg	1998 FT51	Herbert Mason Hedberg, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[5]
20283 Elizaheller	1998 FG55	Elizabeth Rose Heller, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20284 Andreilevin	1998 FL58	Andrei Joseph Levin, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20285 Lubin	1998 FU58	Amos Benjamin Lubin, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20286 Michta	1998 FT59	Maria Lynn Michta, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20287 Munteanu	1998 FT61	Andrei Munteanu, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[5] and US Naval Observatory SEAP intern [6]
20288 Nachbaur	1998 FR62	Moriah Katherine Nachbaur, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20289 Nettimi	1998 FQ64	Divya Nettimi, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20290 Seanraj	1998 FJ65	Sean Dilip Raj, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20291 Raumurthy	1998 FF67	Rohini Subhadra Rau-Murthy, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20292 Eduardreznik	1998 FV70	Eduard Reznik, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[5]
20293 Sirichelson	1998 FQ72	Silas Isaac Richelson, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20296 Shayestorm	1998 FL76	Shaye Perry Storm, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20298 Gordonsu	1998 FW77	Gordon L. Su, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[5]
20300 Arjunsuri	1998 FE84	Arjun Anand Suri, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20301–20400
20301 Thakur	1998 FY99	Gaurav Subhash Thakur, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20302 Kevinwang	1998 FW100	Kevin Yibo Wang, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20303 Lindwestrick	1998 FU101	Linda Brown Westrick, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[5]
20304 Wolfson	1998 FA102	Jayne Frances Wolfson, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[5]
20305 Feliciayen	1998 FU102	Felicia Yuen-Lee Yen, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[5]
20306 Richarnold	1998 FC106	Richard Arnold, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20307 Johnbarnes	1998 FH106	John Barnes, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20309 Batalden	1998 FD110	John Batalden, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20311 Nancycarter	1998 FH117	Nancy Carter, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20312 Danahy	1998 FH118	Thomas Danahy, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20313 Fredrikson	1998 FM122	Robert Fredrikson, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20314 Johnharrison	1998 FN126	John Harrison, English clock designer †
20316 Jerahalpern	1998 FU138	Jerald Halpern, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20317 Hendrickson	1998 FD144	Gary Hendrickson, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20321 Lightdonovan	1998 HJ19	Donna Light-Donovan, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20323 Tomlindstom	1998 HC21	Tom Lindstom, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20324 Johnmahoney	1998 HF22	John Mahoney, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20329 Manfro	1998 HQ43	Nina Manfro, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20330 Manwell	1998 HY44	Anne Manwell, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20331 Bijemarks	1998 HH45	Billie Jean Marks, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20333 Johannhuth	1998 HH51	Johann Sigismund Huth, 18th-19th-century Ukrainian astronomer †
20334 Glewitzky	1998 HL51	Grigori Vasil'evich Lewitzky, 19th-20th-century Russian founder and first director of the Astronomical Observatory of Kharkov National University, later director of Tartu Observatoorium (Tartu Observatory) †
20335 Charmartell	1998 HK57	Charles Martell, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20336 Gretamills	1998 HY61	Greta Mills, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20337 Naeve	1998 HP83	Larry Naeve, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20338 Elainepappas	1998 HA86	Elaine Pappas, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20339 Eileenreed	1998 HM88	Eileen Reed, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20340 Susanruder	1998 HR91	Susan Ruder, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20341 Alanstack	1998 HX91	Alan Stack, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20342 Trinh	1998 HB97	Jonathan Trinh, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20343 Vaccariello	1998 HC100	Michael Vaccariello, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20345 Davidvito	1998 HH114	David Vito, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20347 Wunderlich	1998 HM121	Daniel Wunderlich, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[5]
20351 Kaborchardt	1998 HN127	Kasey Lynn Borchardt, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20352 Pinakibose	1998 HC129	Pinaki Bose, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20354 Rebeccachan	1998 HA139	Rebecca Ann Chan, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20355 Saraclark	1998 HD146	Sara Catherine Clark, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20357 Shireendhir	1998 HP147	Shireen Dhir, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20358 Dalem	1998 HD148	Henri Dalem, French historian, specialist in data processing, and webmaster of the international Holbach foundation †
20360 Holsapple	1998 JO2	Keith A. Holsapple, American professor of engineering at the University of Washington, who has developed scaling laws for asteroid cratering and explored the relationship between asteroidal shape, spin rates and internal strength †
20361 Romanishin	1998 JD3	William Romanishin, American professor of astronomy at the University of Oklahoma †
20362 Trilling	1998 JH3	David E. Trilling, American assistant astronomer at the University of Arizona †
20363 Komitov	1998 KU1	Boris Petrov Komitov, Bulgarian planetary scientist and popularizer †
20364 Zdeněkmiler	1998 KC5	Zdeněk Miler, Czech film-maker and illustrator, best known for the character Krtek ("Little Mole") †[7] ‡
20366 Bonev	1998 KP8	Boncho P. Bonev, American research assistant professor at the Catholic University of America †
20367 Erikagibb	1998 KT8	Erika Gibb, American assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Missouri †
20371 Ekladyous	1998 KE30	Nicholas Samir Ekladyous, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20372 Juliafanning	1998 KS35	Julia Alexine Fanning, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20373 Fullmer	1998 KX37	Austin Tracey Fullmer, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20375 Sherrigerten	1998 KU38	Sherri Ann Gerten, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20376 Joyhines	1998 KB44	Joy Ellen Hines, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20377 Jakubisin	1998 KX46	Daniel James Jakubisin, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20379 Christijohns	1998 KS47	Christine Elizabeth Johns, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20392 Mikeshepard	1998 MA8	Michael Shepard, American geologist, specializing in radar and optical remote sensing of the minor and terrestrial planets †
20393 Kevinlane	1998 MZ8	Kevin Nelson Lane, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20394 Fatou	1998 MQ17	Pierre Joseph Louis Fatou (1878–1929) was employed at the observatory of Paris †
20399 Michaelesser	1998 OO	Michael Lesser, American scientist, specialist in high quantum efficiency CCDs †
20401–20500
20403 Attenborough	1998 OW11	Englishman David Attenborough (born 1927) is by common consent the world's foremost naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife documentaries †
20405 Barryburke	1998 QP6	Barry Burke, American CCD sensor designer †
20415 Amandalu	1998 RL61	Amanda Jane Lu, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20416 Mansour	1998 RR65	Philip George Mansour, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20420 Marashwhitman	1998 SN129	David I. Marash-Whitman, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20430 Stout	1999 AC3	Earl Douglas Stout (c. 1895–1985), a music professor at Louisiana State University and a great-grandfather of the second discoverer. †
20433 Prestinenza	1999 CL12	Luigi Prestinenza (born 1929) is a very active, appreciated and popular Italian amateur astronomer. †
20440 McClintock	1999 JO31	Shannon Noel McClintock, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20441 Elijahmena	1999 JH50	Elijah Login Mena, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20444 Mamesser	1999 JK63	Mary Anne Messer, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20450 Marymohammed	1999 JJ111	Maryam Khadijah Mohammed, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20451 Galeotti	1999 JR134	Piero Galeotti, Italian astrophysicist †
20454 Pedrajo	1999 LD4	Ana Cristina Pedrajo, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20455 Pennell	1999 LE4	Jordan William Pennell, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20460 Robwhiteley	1999 LO28	Robert J. Whiteley, American astronomer †
20461 Dioretsa	1999 LD31	"Asteroid" backwards, due to retrograde orbit (this is the first such numbered asteroid) †
20465 Vervack	1999 MJ1	Ronald J. Vervack, Jr., American planetary scientist of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory †
20467 Hibbitts	1999 MX1	Charles A. Hibbitts, American planetary scientist of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory †
20468 Petercook	1999 NK4	Peter Edward Cook, 20th-century British satirist, writer and comedian performer †
20469 Dudleymoore	1999 NQ4	Dudley Moore, 20th-century British musician, actor and comedian †
20472 Mollypettit	1999 NL7	Molly Loren Pettit, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20474 Reasoner	1999 NV9	Jonathan William Reasoner, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20476 Chanarich	1999 NH12	Chana Leora Rich, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20477 Anastroda	1999 NQ18	Anastasia Nast Roda, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20478 Rutenberg	1999 NJ20	Michael Lev Rutenberg-Schoenberg, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20479 Celisaucier	1999 NO22	Celine Michelle Saucier, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20480 Antonschraut	1999 NT31	Anton H. Schraut, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20481 Sharples	1999 NW37	David R. Sharples, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20482 Dustinshea	1999 NH40	Dustin James Shea, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20483 Sinay	1999 NK41	Daniella Sinay, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20484 Janetsong	1999 NL41	Janet Song, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20488 Pic-du-Midi	1999 OL	Observatoire du Pic-du-Midi. †
20491 Ericstrege	1999 OA5	Eric William Strege, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20495 Rimavská Sobota	1999 PW4	Rimavská Sobota, a small town with a rich history, lies in the Rimava river valley. †
20496 Jeník	1999 QA2	Jeník is the nickname of the main tenor character in Smetana's The Bartered Bride. †
20497 Mařenka	1999 RS	Marenka is the nickname of the main soprano character in Smetana's The Bartered Bride. †
20501–20600
20503 Adamtazi	1999 RX14	Adam Ryoma Tazi, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20512 Rothenberg	1999 RW32	Eckehard Rothenberg, German amateur astronomer, technical director of the Archenhold Sternwarte (Archenhold Observatory) †[8] ‡[9]
20513 Lazio	1999 RC34	Lazio is the Italian region containing Rome, the everlasting city. †
20517 Judycrystal	1999 RB35	Judy Crystal (Andrews) Robinson (born 1949) is the wife of the discoverer. †
20518 Rendtel	1999 RC36	Jürgen Rendtel, German solar physicist and amateur astronomer †[8] ‡[10]
20522 Yogeshwar	1999 RK40	Ranga Yogeshwar (born 1959), a physicist and scientific journalist. †
20524 Bustersikes	1999 RJ42	Leon R. Sikes, III ("Buster", b. 1959), is a Florida businessman and amateur astronomer. †
20526 Bathompson	1999 RZ45	Blake Alexander Thompson, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20527 Dajowestrich	1999 RO48	David John Westrich, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20528 Kyleyawn	1999 RL50	Kyle James Yawn, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20529 Zwerling	1999 RM53	Blake Gordon Zwerling, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[5]
20530 Johnayres	1999 RG55	John Ayres, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20531 Stevebabcock	1999 RW57	Steven Babcock, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20532 Benbilby	1999 RL64	R. Ben Bilby, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20533 Irmabonham	1999 RO72	Irma Bonham, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20534 Bozeman	1999 RU74	Melissa Bozeman, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20535 Marshburrows	1999 RV74	Marsha Burrows, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20536 Tracicarter	1999 RF81	Traci A. Carter, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20537 Sandraderosa	1999 RO82	Sandra DeRosa, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20539 Gadberry	1999 RT86	Sandra Gadberry, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20540 Marhalpern	1999 RV86	Marcia Halpern, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20544 Kimhansell	1999 RG100	Kim Hansell, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20545 Karenhowell	1999 RS104	Karen Howell, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20553 Donaldhowk	1999 RQ113	Donald Howk, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20555 Jennings	1999 RC115	Barbara Jennings, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20556 Midgekimble	1999 RZ115	Midge Kimble, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20557 Davidkulka	1999 RB116	David Kulka, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20559 Sheridanlamp	1999 RJ118	Sheridan Lamp, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20564 Michaellane	1999 RT122	Michael Lane, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20566 Laurielee	1999 RV125	Laurie Lee, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20567 McQuarrie	1999 RS129	Kerry Ann McQuarrie, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20568 Migaki	1999 RC130	Janet Migaki, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20570 Molchan	1999 RV133	Bonnie Molchan, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20571 Tiamorrison	1999 RA135	Tiana Morrison, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20572 Celemorrow	1999 RN137	Celeste Morrow, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20573 Garynadler	1999 RW137	Gary Nadler, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20574 Ochinero	1999 RZ139	Marcia Collin Ochinero, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20576 Marieoertle	1999 RG148	Marie Oertle, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20580 Marilpeters	1999 RG151	Marilyn Peters, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20581 Prendergast	1999 RQ152	Dana Prendergast, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20582 Reichenbach	1999 RP154	Edith Reichenbach, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20583 Richthammer	1999 RK158	James Richthammer, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20584 Brigidsavage	1999 RP159	Brigid Savage, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20585 Wentworth	1999 RG160	Sandra Wentworth, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[5]
20586 Elizkolod	1999 RR160	Elizabeth Kolod, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20587 Jargoldman	1999 RD162	Jarett Goldman, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20589 Hennyadmoni	1999 RQ168	Henny Admoni, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20590 Bongiovanni	1999 RN172	Brice Bongiovanni, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20591 Sameergupta	1999 RC177	Sameer Gupta, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20593 Freilich	1999 RM180	Janet Freilich, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20595 Ryanwisnoski	1999 RT188	Ryan Wisnoski, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20600 Danieltse	1999 RC197	Daniel Tse, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20601–20700
20604 Vrishikpatil	1999 RW205	Vrishikumar Patil, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20606 Widemann	1999 RM214	Thomas Widemann, French planetary scientist at the Observatoire de Paris and associate professor at Versailles University †
20607 Vernazza	1999 RR219	Pierre Vernazza, Italian(?) planetary scientist at the European Space Agency's European Space Research and Technology Centre in Noordwijk †
20608 Fredmerlin	1999 RH224	Frédéric Merlin, French planetary scientist at the Observatoire de Paris †
20613 Chibaken	1999 RE240	Chiba prefecture is located east of Tokyo. †
20616 Zeeshansayed	1999 SH6	Zeeshan Sayed, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20618 Daniebutler	1999 SG7	Danielle Butler, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20623 Davidyoung	1999 TS11	David Young †
20624 Dariozanetti	1999 TB12	Dario Zanetti, Swiss(?) artisan, who helped build the observatory where this minor planet was discovered †[11]
20625 Noto	1999 TG20	The Noto Peninsula is located in Japan's geographical center, facing the Sea of Japan. †
20631 Stefuller	1999 TW91	Stephen Fuller, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5] ‡
20632 Carlyrosser	1999 TC92	Carly Rosser, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20634 Marichardson	1999 TP94	Matthew Richardson, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20638 Lingchen	1999 TV108	Ling Chen, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20639 Michellouie	1999 TD109	Michelle Louie, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20641 Yenuanchen	1999 TF121	Yen Uan-Chen, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient †[5]
20642 Laurajohnson	1999 TC124	Laura Johnson, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5] ‡
20643 Angelicaliu	1999 TK142	Angelica Liu, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20644 Amritdas	1999 TN144	Amrit Das, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20646 Nikhilgupta	1999 TM150	Nikhil Gupta, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20649 Miklenov	1999 TP170	Mikhail Klenov, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20657 Alvarez-Candal	1999 TL261	Alvaro Alvarez-Candal, Argentinian planetary scientist at the Observatoire de Paris. †
20658 Bushmarinov	1999 TY270	Ivan Bushmarinov, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20673 Janelle	1999 VW	Janelle Burgardt (b. 1954), secretary and past president of the North East Kansas Amateur Astronomer's League. †
20686 Thottumkara	1999 VX54	Arun Thottumkara, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20687 Saletore	1999 VQ60	Yogesh Saletore, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20689 Zhuyuanchen	1999 VF63	Zhu Yuanchen, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20690 Crivello	1999 VY66	Joseph Crivello, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20693 Ramondiaz	1999 VV81	Jose Ramon Diaz Navarrete, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20696 Torresduarte	1999 VJ95	Luis Eduardo Torres Duarte, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20701–20800
20719 Velasco	1999 XL99	Rodrigo Velasco Velasco, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20730 Jorgecarvano	1999 XC151	Jorge Carvano, Brazilian planetary scientist at the Rio de Janeiro National Observatory †
20731 Mothédiniz	1999 XH151	Thais Mothé-Diniz, Brazilian planetary scientist at the Rio de Janeiro National Observatory †
20740 Sémery	1999 XB228	Alain Sémery, French engineer at the Observatoire de Paris †
20741 Jeanmichelreess	1999 XA230	Jean-Michel Reess, French engineer at the Observatoire de Paris †
20760 Chanmatchun	2000 DR8	Mat Chun Chan, the discoverer's mother †
20768 Langberg	2000 QO54	Sarah Langberg, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20772 Brittajones	2000 QL182	Britta Jones, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20773 Aneeshvenkat	2000 QS208	Aneesh Venkat, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20776 Juliekrugler	2000 RG10	Julie Krugler, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20778 Wangchaohao	2000 RD11	Wang Chaohao, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20779 Xiajunchao	2000 RN11	Xia Junchao, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20780 Chanyikhei	2000 RO11	Chan Yik Hei, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20782 Markcroce	2000 RZ52	Mark Croce, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20784 Trevorpowers	2000 RN56	Trevor Powers, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20785 Mitalithakor	2000 RO60	Mitali Thakor, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20787 Mitchfourman	2000 RZ71	Mitchell Fourman, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20789 Hughgrant	2000 SU44	Hugh M. Grant, Canadian Businessman and retired educator, who is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada †[12]
20793 Goldinaaron	2000 SF118	Aaron Goldin, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20794 Ryanolson	2000 SD161	Ryan Olson, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20796 Philipmunoz	2000 SN169	Philip Munoz, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner, and Intel Foundation Achievement Award and EU Contest for Young Scientists Award recipient †[5]
20798 Verlinden	2000 SH172	Christopher Verlinden, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner, and Intel Foundation Achievement Award and EU Contest for Young Scientists Award recipient †[5]
20799 Ashishbakshi	2000 SU172	Ashish Bakshi, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20801–20900
20804 Etter	2000 SW209	Dolores M. Etter is renowned for lifetime achievement in digital signal processing and contributions to science education. †
20809 Eshinjolly	2000 SW259	Eshin Jolly, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20812 Shannonbabb	2000 SL269	Shannon Babb, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20813 Aakashshah	2000 SB274	Aakash Shah, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20814 Laurajones	2000 SW292	Laura Jones, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20817 Liuxiaofeng	2000 TT50	Liu Xiaofeng, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5] ‡
20818 Karmadiraju	2000 TQ54	Kartik Madiraju, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20821 Balasridhar	2000 UT5	Balaji Sridhar, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20822 Lintingnien	2000 UK7	Lin Ting-Nien, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20823 Liutingchun	2000 UZ7	Liu Ting-Chun, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20828 Linchen	2000 UO27	Lin Chen, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5] ‡
20830 Luyajia	2000 UG45	Lu Yajia, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient †[5]
20831 Zhangyi	2000 UM47	Yi-Chen "Lilly" Zhang, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient †[5]
20832 Santhikodali	2000 UQ47	Santhisri Kodali, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20834 Allihewlett	2000 UM48	Allison Hewlett, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20835 Eliseadcock	2000 UY49	Elise Adcock, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20836 Marilytedja	2000 UE51	Marilynn Tedja, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20837 Ramanlal	2000 UX52	Nimish Ramanlal, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20839 Bretharrison	2000 US55	Brett Harrison, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20840 Borishanin	2000 UF58	Boris Hanin, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20843 Kuotzuhao	2000 UZ78	Kuo Tzu-Hao, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20846 Liyulin	2000 US103	Li Yu-Lin, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20850 Gaglani	2000 VF2	Shiv Gaglani, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20851 Ramachandran	2000 VA8	Reshma Ramachandran, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20852 Allilandstrom	2000 VY12	Allison Landstrom, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20853 Yunxiangchu	2000 VQ13	Yun Xiang Chu, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20854 Tetruashvily	2000 VH27	Mazell Tetruashvily, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient †[5]
20855 Arifawan	2000 VV27	Arif Awan, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20856 Hamzabari	2000 VT28	Hamza Bari, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20857 Richardromeo	2000 VA30	Richard Romeo, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20858 Cuirongfeng	2000 VM31	Cui Rongfeng, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20861 Lesliebeh	2000 VX34	Leslie Beh, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20862 Jenngoedhart	2000 VY34	Jennifer Goedhart, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20863 Jamescronk	2000 VW35	James Cronk, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20870 Kaningher	2000 VC48	Laura Kaningher, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20873 Evanfrank	2000 VH49	Evan Frank, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20874 MacGregor	2000 VL49	Meredith MacGregor, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20878 Uwetreske	2000 VH50	Uwe Treske, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner and Young Scientist Award, Intel Foundation Achievement Award, and Seaborg SIYSS Award recipient †[5]
20879 Chengyuhsuan	2000 VJ55	Cheng Yu-hsuan, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20880 Yiyideng	2000 VE57	Yiyi Deng, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient †[5]
20883 Gervais	2000 VD58	Raphaël Gervais, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner and MILSET Expo-Science Europe Award recipient †[5] ‡[13]
20887 Ngwaikin	2000 WP2	Ng Wai Kin (b. 1974) is one of the pioneers in lunar and planetary imaging using webcam. †
20888 Siyueguo	2000 WB14	Si Yue Guo, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner and MILSET Expo-Science Europe Award recipient †[5]
20892 MacChnoic	2000 WE75	Breandan Mac Chnoic, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20893 Rosymccloskey	2000 WJ75	Roisin McCloskey, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20894 Krumeich	2000 WP93	Edwin Krumeich, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[5]
20896 Tiphene	2000 WW141	Didier Tiphène, French deputy director of the Laboratoire d´études spatiales et d´instrumentation en astrophysique at the Observatoire de Paris †
20897 Deborahdomingue	2000 WR142	Deborah L. Domingue, American planetary scientist at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, who has worked on the NEAR space mission and is deputy project scientist for the MESSENGER mission †
20898 Fountainhills	2000 WE147	Fountain Hills, Arizona, home of the Fountain Hills Observatory †
20901–21000
20901 Mattmuehler	2000 XO6	Matthew Muehler, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner, for his zoology project. †
20902 Kylebeighle	2000 XY6	Kyle Beighle, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner, for his zoology project. †
20936 Nemrut Dagi	4835 T-1	Nemrut Dagi, the volcano in Turkey. †
20947 Polyneikes	2638 T-2	Son of Oedipus, who was to alternate kingship over Thebes with his brother Eteokles. This led to the Seven against Thebes. †
20952 Tydeus	5151 T-2	Son of Oeneus, killed in the expedition of the Seven against Thebes †
20961 Arkesilaos	1973 SS1	King Arkesilaos of Cyrene †
20963 Pisarenko	1977 QN1	Georgij Stepanovitsch Pisarenko, member of the International Academy of Culture †[14]
20964 Mons Naklethi	1977 UA	First known name of Kleť Mountain †[15]
20965 Kutafin	1978 SJ7	Oleg Emel'yanovich Kutafin, Russian rector of the Moscow State Academy of Law †
20969 Samo	1979 SH	Samo, French merchant and founder of the first Bohemian state †[16] ‡[17] +
20991 Jánkollár	1984 WX1	Ján Kollár, Slovak poet, priest and diligent promoter of Slavic culture †[18]
20994 Atreya	1985 TS	Prakash Atreya (b. 1985), a meteor astronomer and programming specialist at the Arecibo Observatory. †
21000 L'Encyclopédie	1987 BY1	The Encyclopédie or Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers (1751-1772), by Diderot and d´Alembert, may be considered the principal work of the Age of Enlightenment. †

Notes

1. http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=20004
2. http://www.oam.es/info/noticies.htm
3. http://www.klet.org/citation/20164.html
4. http://www.klet.org/names/view.php3?astnum=20187
5. http://www.ll.mit.edu/LINEAR/winners_2004.html
6. "The USNO Asteroid Connection" (PDF). The USNO Transit. April–May 2009. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
7. http://www.klet.org/names/view.php3?astnum=20364
8. http://www.kleinplanetenseite.de/Versch/kphimmel.htm
9. http://www.minorplanets.de/20512/rothenberg.html
10. http://www.minorplanets.de/20518/rendtel.html
11. http://web.ticino.com/sposetti/Citations.pdf
12. http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=20789
13. http://www.exposciencesbell.qc.ca/photosesb2004/
14. http://home.ripway.com/2004-11/200089/GePoeTxt.htm Archived February 12, 2005, at the Wayback Machine.
15. http://www.klet.org/citation/20964.html
16. http://www.hvezcb.cz/jmena/viewcz.php3?astnum=20969
17. http://www.klet.org/names/view.php3?astnum=20969
18. http://planetky.astro.cz/detail.phtml?number=20991