Named in honor of François-Marie Arouet (1694–1778), known as Voltaire, who was a French historian and writer of essays and philosophical treatises during the Age of Enlightenment, known for his sharp intelligence and for being an early and courageous advocate for human rights and free speech.
He frequently criticized the dogmas of the Catholic Church and French institutions

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltaire

It was discovered 1986-09-09 by L. G. Karachkina at The Crimean Astrophysical Observatory

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimean_Astrophysical_Observatory

Time: 22:21UT 2025-08-10 Exp. 13 x 65 sec.
Telescope 0.254m f/6 ST-10XME CCD -18°C 0.9"/pix
Odd Trondal Obs.code 238 (Uranium). Oslo Norway.