I haven't been able to get my mind off this name. It's quickly tied with my favorites - Paul, Thomas, Malcolm - but without any of the baggage the others have. (Personal baggage) Thoughts? The only problem is my husband has a cousin named Gabrielle nn Gabe, so I'd use the full name. (There are too many cousins in my husband's family to care about reusing names.)
Also - would you find it weird or odd if an old high school friend used the name of your siblings? My husband went to school with a Rebekah who had siblings named Tabitha, Susannah, Miriam and Samuel. Samuel and Tabitha are high on our list but my husband thinks it's awkward. Thoughts?