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Roberta, because Alberta is a place

Roberta

I think Birdie is a cute nickname. Bertie sounds more harsh to me (really any "bert" names do).

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My vote is for Alberta nn Birdie or Albie. I agree with you that it's fresher.

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But if Roberta would honor someone important, it might be a better choice simply because of that person. Robbie could be a fun nn but I also like the nn Bobbie. I think Bobbie also emphasizes that it's a girl's name (which may or may not be important to you).

I have an aunt Roberta "Berta" so the whole of it seems very dated to me. All I can think of is her fussing about and making us late for everything.

I'd go the Roberta route as well, but I probably wouldn't. Alberta sounds clunky somehow, and then there's the huge tract of Canada. No.

I currently prefer Roberta to Alberta, though I have a history of favoring Alberta.

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I love the nickname Bertie / Birdie.

If Roberta is honouring and you also like Robbie, then the choice shouldn't really be that hard. I don't think Alberta is any 'fresher' sounding than Roberta. They're both a tad bit stuffy, but still usable.

Bertie is super cute. I'd pick Alberta for the more unique less dated sound - except it's also a Canadian province. Since you are not in Canada, that would be my pick for you. I do, however, also see the appeal of Robbie as a nickname. :) If you don't like Allie, would you like Albie as a nickname for Alberta?

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Do you like Robena or Robina or Robin, nn Robbie?

This message was edited 11/28/2013, 11:48 AM

I love them both. They've been two of my favorites for ages and it's very difficult for me to choose between them.

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I think Alberta is so cool and pretty but Roberta is maybe more comfortable and friendly. I haven't met an Alberta in real life but I work with two women both named Roberta, both nicknamed Robbie. It's not something I liked much before but getting used to Robbie has warmed me up to it. On the other hand I would hate to see Alberta shorted to Allie or Albie or anything like that.

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For a first name I think Roberta takes the lead. But if it was for a middle name I'd probably have to flip a coin. :-P

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Birdie is cute! What a good idea.

This message was edited 11/28/2013, 11:41 AM

I prefer Alberta because my grandpa's name is Albert. Albie/Alby might make a cute nickname, if you don't care for Allie.