I was sitting at my computer one day.
Then the cursor started typing by itself.
It said:
,m1*
I decided that is a good a name to use as any.
Most forums and chat's wont let me use the , so I just stick with m1* or just m1 if I am also not allowed to use the star.
It was given to me by Mr Nobody -- fiddling with my computer.
I always figured it might mean: Comet M1 Star .. but I don't know what it might mean, if it means anything at all.
However, your explanation for the name is also pretty good
Also, the M1 is
crab nebula - I found that out online.