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What are we going to name it when it is found?
I trust we really don't want "Planet Nine" (if we do, we should rename Earth to "Planet 3"), let alone "Planet X". Any better ideas?
It will likely be a Greek or Roman name in keeping with tradition. The IAU generally let's the person/group that discovers have an influence in the decision but they're the final say on the name.