<P> Roberts is a surname of Norman origin, deriving from the Norman given name Robert, meaning "bright renown"--from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning renown and "beraht" meaning bright . Roberts may mean either "servant of Robert" or "son of Robert"; the latter is more common in Wales, while the former is more common in England . Although the name Robert was known in the British isles before the Norman Conquest in 1066, it was mainly introduced into Britain by the Normans . Today the surname Roberts is common in England, Wales, Ireland and the Isle of Man, with the biggest concentration by far occurring in North Wales . In colloquial North - Walian Welsh "Roberts" is often pronounced as "Robaits". The name is also common in Scotland . </P> <Ul> <Li> Audrey Roberts, television series character from Coronation Street </Li> <Li> Barbara Millicent Roberts, doll known as Barbie </Li> <Li> Dread Pirate Roberts, a character in The Princess Bride </Li> <Li> Irene Roberts, television series character from Home and Away </Li> <Li> Skipper Roberts, doll known as Skipper </Li> <Li> Summer Roberts, television series character from The O.C. </Li> <Li> Tutti and Todd Roberts, dolls known as Tutti and Todd </Li> <Li> Renée Roberts, English dubbed name for Zakuro Fujiwara in Tokyo Mew Mew </Li> </Ul>

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