The asteroid is named after the Cruithne people who inhabited parts of Ireland between 800 BCE and 1000 CE; the name may specifically refer to their legendary first leader, also called Cruithne.
The asteroid is named after the Cruithne people. These Cruithne people inhabited parts of Ireland between 800 BCE. These Cruithne people inhabited parts of Ireland between 1000 CE. The name may specifically refer to their legendary first leader. Their legendary first leader is also called Cruithne.