This is my parent's third favourite girl's name (they originally planned to have lots of children and
Sarah,
Claire and
Abigail would have been the first three girls - there were complications when my mum was pregnant with me so I got stuck with the boy names (
George and
William)). Because of that it has always had a special place in my heart - she's the little sister I never actually had! It's sweet and pretty but also totally timeless, classic and really strong. Lovely, lovely, lovely.
I wouldn't really mind about the cousin thing unless you are really close to them. Currently my cousins are probably the most important people in my life (there are only four of them!) but as I grow older I suppose that may change.
I totally agree that it's really unassuming. A truly graceful name but with total strength. Fantastic.
I'm felling all wistful...
Sarah,
Claire,
Abigail,
William,
George,
Jack and Grace...ah what could have been!