Meaning & Origin
A female given name from the Germanic languages, masculine equivalent Robert.
Roberta is a girl's and boy's baby name of Germanic origin, the feminine form of Robert, from Old High German elements meaning 'bright fame.' It was fashionable in the mid-20th century, following the pattern of feminizing popular male names.
Singer Roberta Flack, famous for Killing Me Softly with His Song, gave the name a soulful, artistic resonance. The nicknames Bobbie and Bert add a playful versatility. After decades of quiet use, Roberta is showing early signs of the vintage revival trend.