Boys names for me are sturdy and earthy. There's a gentle ruggedness to them. They are freshly turned earth, snow, and hand hewn wood. They are pine trees sheltering birds and squirrels, keeping them from the crisp winter air. They are knit sweaters, wellie boots, messy hair and cold rosy cheeks. They are that feeling of sitting around a campfire or in front of a fireplace long into the night. They are the soft fur of a cat, graham crackers, and homemade hot chocolate.

These are names like Ivo, Ari, Hugo, Harold, and Arthur.