Roberta
proper nounattested in dialogue
A female given name from the Germanic languages, masculine equivalent Robert.
proper noun
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A female given name from the Germanic languages, masculine equivalent Robert.
It was many years before the house on Maple Street was forgotten as "The Quimby Place" and called by its now correct name of "The Carter House", and it was many years before Mrs. Carter succeeded in making Peyton Place call her "Roberta" instead of the frivolous and, to her, harlotish-sounding name of "Bobbie".
Etymology
By surface analysis, Robert + -a.
robe · A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.Robe · A surname.Robert · A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Roberta · A female given name from the Germanic languages, masculine equivalent Robert.
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