The asteroid is named after the comedian and member of the Three Stooges, Curly Howard.
Curly Howard | Curly Putman | Curly Seckler | Bolesław IV the Curly | Martinique Curly-tailed Lizard | Martinique curly-tailed lizard | Curly Lawrence | Curly Lambeau | Curly Howard (DJ) | Curly dares to take a swig of some powerful "Alcoholic beverage |