The asteroid is named in memory thuộc Henricus Altenrath (1832–1892), initiator và first director of the "Nijverheidsschool" a well-known Antwerp school for teaching of technical professions. Under his direction, the school began teaching ở Tiếng Hà Lan, which was not common ở that time. His name is still honored by the Association "Henric Altenrath". The discoverer has taught for many năm ở this school.