Roberta name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: English, German, Italian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: r(o)-ber-ta

Meaning: Bright Fame and Famous One

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What does Roberta mean?
Variations of Roberta
How popular is Roberta?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Roberta
Famous People Named Roberta
Lists having Roberta

What does Roberta mean?

Meaning of Roberta is Bright Fame or Famous One is used primarily in Italian, Swedish, Finnish, German, Danish, Norwegian and English and originated from Germanic and Old High German is given to both sexes.

Roberta is effeminate variant of Robert. Robert is version of Hrōdebert. Robert is German and Low German form of Rupert. Meaning of Robert is A, Glory and Brilliant and 14th-century King Robert the Bruce is rooted from Old High German and Germanic.

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How do I pronounce Roberta?

Two syllabled Roberta is pronounced as r(o)-ber-ta. Some people pronounce it as rob(e)-rta.

Variants of Roberta

Birdie, Bertha, Robyn, Birdella, Bartha, Berthalee

Names that rhyme with Roberta

How popular is the name Roberta?

Roberta was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 171912 babies have been given the first name. At its zenith in 1936, 4299 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 64th position.

After 211 years, the name has past its prime. Additionally, the name has been in the top 100 baby names 18 times Also, Roberta was a popular name in Italy. Over 10674 babies have been named Roberta since 1999.

When at its peak in 1999, 1968 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 28th position. After 7 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 7 times

Roberta is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 526 on girl names chart when 48 babies were named Roberta. Over 668 people have been named Roberta in England and Wales.

Roberta is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 34 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 300. Over 187 people have been named Roberta in Ireland.

During its 62 years of usage in France, it had made up to just the top 700 girl names. Over 295 babies in France have been named Roberta.

However things change on global perspective, Roberta is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Mexico, Ghana, Canada, Philippines, England and Peru. At least, 750000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	0	0	2719	63
2022	0	0	2667	64
2021	0	0	3314	47
2020	0	0	3589	41
2019	0	0	2852	58
2018	0	0	2865	58
2017	0	0	2961	55
2016	0	0	2798	61
2015	0	0	2804	62
2014	0	0	2646	66

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Roberta in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	5	210	1264
	0	0	0	125
	5	5	161	139
	5	5	93	110
	5	0	182	0

Numerological aspects of Roberta

There are so many new, exciting things to experience. Start looking at obstacles and challenges as new opportunities. You believe that a man who stopped learning is a man who stopped growing in every sense of the word. You change your mind quickly and fall in love with people who are your total opposite. You thrive to learn as much as possible about every subject. You can't stand people without a purpose.

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Kate - Acclaimed and Ceaseless Kate came from Old Greek is predominantly used in Danish, Norwegian and Old SwedishDanish, meaning of Kate is "Blessed, The Pure or Pure" is a gender-neutral name . Famed name Kate captured 285th position in baby girl names list in 2018 in United States
Sherri - The popular unisex name Sherri is rooted from Hebrew, Germanic and French commonly used in English language, Sherri means "From the White Meadow, Darling or Form of Sharon"
Julius - Customary and Perpetual Julius is originated from Greek and Latin bestowed upon both boys and girls, Julius means "Soft or Tender Hair, Jupiters Child Downy or Jove's Child" is primarily used in Latin and Faroese
Roger - Of Old High German and Germanic origin, Well-Liked and Perpetual Roger is used as a gender insensitive name which is dominantly used in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian, Roger means "Glory or Launches, Fame or Famous with the Spear"

Rosalie - Rosalie's meaning is Rose or Rose Garden came from Latin used as a gender-neutral name is used in English, Swedish and French

Famous people named Roberta

Roberta Peters, American coloratura soprano
Roberta Kalechofsky, American writer
Roberta Angelilli,
Roberta Kevelson, semiotician and an important authority on the pragmatism theories of Charles Sanders Peirce
Roberta Kelly, African American disco and black gospel singer
Roberta Rogow, American writer of speculative fiction and fan fiction
Roberta Alison, American female tennis player

Roberta Crenshaw, Austin-area philanthropist and civic pioneer
Roberta Latow, American art expert, gallery owner
Roberta Close, Brazilian fashion model
Roberta Boyd, Canadian lighthouse keeper and heroine known as the 'Grace Darling of the St
Roberta Langtry, modestly paid Toronto elementary school teacher and a multimillionaire
Roberta Wohlstetter,
Roberta Semple Salter, daughter of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson and half-sister to Aimee's other child
Roberta Jull, medical doctor who,
Roberta Lannes, American writer of literary
Roberta Knie, American dramatic soprano
Roberta Teale Swartz, American academic, a poet
Roberta Silva, artist based in Milan and Lake Garda
Roberta Invernizzi, Italian soprano

Roberta Bondar, is Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist
Roberta Flack, American singer
Roberta Williams, American video game designer, writer
Roberta Achtenberg, American politician
Roberta Taylor, English actress and author
Roberta Martin, musical artist
Roberta Vinci, retired Italian professional tennis player
Roberta Blackman-Woods, British Labour Party politician
Roberta Gregory, American comic book writer and artist best
Roberta Brunet, times the individual national championship
Roberta Tovey, English actress
Roberta Shore, retired American actress and performer
Roberta Findlay, American film director, cinematographer
Roberta MacAdams, provincial level politician and military dietitian

Roberta Cowell, British racing driver and Second World War fighter pilot
Roberta Beach Jacobson, American journalist, humorist
Roberta Anastase, Romanian politician and former first female Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania between 19 December 2008 and 3 July 2012
Roberta Helmer, best-selling American author of more than thirty-two novels
Roberta Gambarini, jazz singer from Italy
Roberta Miranda, Brazilian singer
Roberta McCain, widow of Admiral John S. McCain Jr
Roberta Huby in Take Me to Paris as Actress
Roberta Mancino in Iron Man 3 as Stunts
Roberta Burns in Así en el barrio como en el cielo as Actress
Roberta d'Nero in 3 Rancheros muy picudos as Actress

Roberta Lee Carroll in I Wanna Hold Your Hand as Actress
Roberta Caocci in Sonoma Valley Red as Actress
Roberta Serretiello in Napoli 24 as Director
Roberta Olivieri in Un jeans e una maglietta as Actress
Roberta Durrant in Felix as Producer
In 1999 drama flick, Li chiamarono... briganti!, Roberta Armani portrayed Filomena.
Roberta Bellinger, from 1918 drama, war movie The Splendid Sinner, who portrayed the Louise.
In 1973 crime and drama flick, The Roommates, Roberta Collins portrayed Beth.
In 1998, Roberta De Simone portrayed the role of Luisa Morena Sanchez in documentary flick Morir por amor: Latinas and Aids.
Roberta Gale, from 1934 action and adventure flick Mystery Ranch, who played the Mary Henderson.

Roberta Hickman, from 1915 comedy flick Nearly a Lady, who portrayed the Elaine.
In 1978, Roberta Leighton played the role of Liza Williams in horror, thriller movie Barracuda.
Roberta Lena, from 1999 romance movie Un amore, who played the Veronica.
Roberta Mari characterized leading role of L'eritiere in 1937 comedy film Gli ultimi giorni di Pompeo.
In 1971, Roberta Paladini portrayed the role of Pinocchio in animation and family flick Un burattino di nome Pinocchio.
Roberta Vasquez characterized the critical character of Nicole Justin in 1991 action, adventure movie Do or Die.
In 1972 drama flick, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, Roberta Wallach played Ruth.
In 1916, Roberta Wilson characterized the role of Roberta in drama movie The Heritage of Hate.

In 2011 comedy flick, Fallo per papà, Roberta Giarrusso played Annalisa.
In 2014, Roberta Bianchini played the role of Tina in romance flick Go with Le Flo.
Roberta Pasquinucci characterized small character of N in 2016 drama movie Semillas.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Istat – Istituto nazionale di statistica, https://www.istat.it/en/analysis-and-products/interactive-contents/baby-names
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html

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