Roberta [ ruh-bur-tuh ] is a female given name. It is the female variant of the name Robert. Its roots go back to the Germanic Hrodebert, meaning "shining renown".

Roberta boasts a fascinating past and has been linked to various prominent individuals across different eras. It is the feminine form of the male name Robert. This female name has been given to several celebrities, including Roberta Flack and Roberta Peters. It was also used for the title of a Broadway musical in the 1930s. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021). view more...