Bengals Chad Johnson Changes Last Name to Ocho Cinco

The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver has officially (and legally) changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla.,this week.

“It’s something I don’t think anyone has ever done before,” he told the team’s Web site. “Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? I’m having fun.”

Two years ago, Johnson gave himself the nickname , which is a reference in Spanish to his No. 85,and put it on the back of his uniform before a game. Quarterback Carson Palmer ripped it off before the kickoff. After the season, coach Marvin Lewis, who is annoyed by Johnson’s attention-seeking stunts, referred to the wide receiver as “Ocho Psycho.”

Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said the Bengals had no comment on the matter.