Alberta Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alberta Name at a Glance

Name	Alberta
Meaning	Feminine form of Albert from the Old German Adalbert meaning noble and bright. The Canadian province Alberta was named for Queen Victoria and prince Albert's daughter Princess Louise Alberta, who was married to a former Canadian Governor General.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Alberta Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alberta means “Feminine form of Albert from the Old German Adalbert meaning noble and bright. The Canadian province Alberta was named for Queen Victoria and prince Albert's daughter Princess Louise Alberta, who was married to a former Canadian Governor General”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alberta Name Origin

Our database records Alberta under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alberta a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alberta is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alberta

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