The Court Jester
This minor planet was named in memory of American actor and singer David Daniel Kaminsky (1911–1987), known by his screen name as "Danny Kaye". Kaye starred in popular feature films such as "The Court Jester" (1956), typically playing the role of a gentle bumbler who triumphs eventually. The minor planet's name was suggested by G. V. Williams, who made the identifications for this body. The was published by the Minor Planet Center on 20 June 1997 ().