The satellite candidate received a provisional designation 'S/1978 (18) 1'.

A very small selection of lost asteroids with provisional designations.

This choice of name may have been inspired by the provisional designation (MK).

The provisional designation of the satellite varies based on the source used.

The first element in a minor planet's provisional designation is the year of discovery, followed by two letters and, optionally, a number.

The system since 1995 is similar to the provisional designation of minor planets.

The standard provisional designation for this satellite is S/2005 (1862) 1.

What is now known as the 1125 had a provisional designation was 1957 UN.

Others used a provisional, four-digit, command-controlled designations that gave them no history or traditions.

Janus was observed on subsequent occasions and given different provisional designations.