1984 YV. Discovered 1984 Dec 23 by F. Dossin at St.Michel.
Named in honor of the folklore character Tchantchès (Walloon dialect for François), the typical Walloon hero of the region of the discoverer. Tchantchès is obstinate but has a great heart. (M 33385)
Dictionary of minor Planet Names, Lutz D. Schmadel, 2003
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Note: Tchantchès occultera une étoile le 20 novembre 2008. En simulation: