Robbie Anderson (formerly Robby Anderson) changed his name multiple times to reflect personal reasons and a fresh start. Here’s a concise overview of the key changes and what motivated them. Who is involved
- Robbie Anderson is an NFL wide receiver who has played for teams including the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, and Miami Dolphins. He has publicly used several spellings of his first name over the years.
What name changes occurred
- Robbie to Robby: Early in his life and NFL career, he used the spelling “Robby” but later switched to “Robbie” for a period, citing a preference for the more familiar spelling from his youth.
- Robby to Robbie: He later returned to the “Robbie” spelling, explaining it aligned with how he wanted his name to appear on paper and branding.
- Robbie to Anderson R, Chosen: In early 2023, he announced a legal name change to “Anderson R, Chosen” (often styled as “Anderson R, Chosen” on social media), with the move described as a step toward a new era and direction in his life. He has not publicly detailed every motivation behind the latest change beyond indicating it signified a fresh start and personal reidentification.
What motivated the changes
- Personal branding and identity: He has described the changes as a way to present a fresh start or new direction, separating from past associations or missteps and re-identifying himself.
- Public statements: When discussing the latest change, he emphasized the desire for a new era rather than providing an exhaustive list of reasons.
Notes and caveats
- Exact personal details behind the latest change are not fully disclosed publicly; some interviews emphasize a fresh start and redirecting his life rather than offering a full legal or genealogical explanation.
If you’d like, I can pull up recent statements or interviews for more precise quotes and provide a timeline of the spelling and name-change events with sources.
