Introducing Tree's House
menTours — Men Teaching Ours
Men Teaching Ours
menTours brings the reflections, creativity, and lived wisdom of men participating in the SAGE Experience to people of all generations, with a special commitment to reaching our young people.
Through their work on grief, accountability, empathy, forgiveness, and other meaningful assignments, the men share what they are learning about themselves, their relationships, and the impact of their choices. Their contributions explore life skills, emotional awareness, community building, teamwork, belonging, decision-making, and self-empowerment.
Featured also on our YouTube channel, menTours invites you to learn alongside them, to consider your own experiences, recognize when you need support, and discover tools you can apply in everyday life. For younger generations, these reflections offer opportunities to learn from someone else’s experience while finding their own voice and direction.
These men have something to contribute. menTours creates a place for their work to reach beyond prison walls and become a resource for families, classrooms, and communities.
Bring menTours to Your Community
We invite schools, families, institutions, churches, and organizations to connect with Tree’s House Soul 4 Sole about bringing Men Teaching Ours (menTours) and SAGE restorative experiences to the communities they serve.
Through reflections, creative work, and practical activities, we explore grief, emotional awareness, accountability, empathy, forgiveness, relationships, decision-making, and belonging. Experiences can be adapted for different ages and settings, with particular care for supporting our young people.
Interested in collaborating or hosting an experience? Contact Tree’s House Soul 4 Sole to discuss your community’s needs and how we can work together.
SAFETY
The Power of Your Name
Before we begin building a community, we begin with your name. Who gave it to you? What story does it carry? How do you feel when someone says it? For some of us, our names hold love, history, and belonging. For others, they carry expectations, painful memories, or meanings we have yet to discover. This experience gives us space to explore what we have inherited and what we choose to carry forward.
A foundation of safety begins when we can introduce ourselves in our own words and trust that others will listen with care. It's being able to share the story of our name, remember that we have a name, and building your own identity.
Our names become the first building blocks of the neighborhood we are creating together. As we learn the stories behind them, we practice listening, respecting differences, and recognizing one another’s humanity.
Find your name below and reflect on your own story. The meaning is an invitation to explore, rather than a definition you must live up to.
In SAGE, Safety is our foundation. Part of building that foundation is knowing that you have room to discover, express, and become yourself. Your name can be a place to begin.
The Power of Your Name
Name & Meaning
Aaron- Mountain of strength
Adron- Manly; brave
Alfredo- Wise counselor
Ammar- Builder, constructor, virtuous
Andrew- Brave; courageous
Anthony- Priceless one, highly praiseworthy, invaluable
Antonio- Priceless; invaluable
Areyon- Artistry; nobility
Armando- Soldier, warrior, bravery
Armani- Warrior, soldier, and in other traditions free man, hope, and desire
Austin- Great or magnificent
Bill'yon-Bill—Divine calling of strength, humanitarian desire to guard and uplift others; Yon—Dove; peace
Billy- Strong-willed warrior; protection
Bradley- Wood; builder
Brion- Strength; virtuous
Bryan- High, noble, strength and virtue
Cedric- Kindly, beloved or war chieftain
Charles- Free man
Christopher- Christ-bearer
Clarence- Clear, bright or illustrious; carrying an esteem
Clifford- Symbolizes stability, strength, and dependability
Colin- Victory of the people
Constance (Connie)- Faithful; standing firm
Damari’e- Strength, gentleness, and music
Daniel- God is my judge, unwavering faith
Darin- Great; gift
Darius- Possessing goodness
David- Beloved
Dedrick- Ruler of the people: leadership, strength
Deon- Divine
DeShawn- God is gracious
Desmen- Peacekeeper
Destiny- To determine; that which has firmly established
Devyn- Poet; divine
Diego- One who learns
Dontre- Strength, bravery, and endurance
Dupree- Of the meadow: nature-inspired; it also adopts a cheerful ending
Eddie- Wealthy guardian; prosperous protector
Eduardo- Wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
Edward- Wealthy guardian; prosperous protector
Emeka- God has done great things; great deeds
Emely- Striving
Emilio- Strive/excel; eager
Emmanuel- God is with us
Enrique- Home ruler; leadership
Eric- Righteous inner strength
Ernest- Earnest: sincere and determined
Estevan- Crown; victory
Eugene- Noble, well-born
Favian- Bean grower—in ancient Rome, being a bean grower was a big deal. Beans carried immense economic, political, and spiritual weight
Floyd- Wisdom, maturity, and grounded sense of self (now I can tell my son)
Giovannie- God is gracious
Glenn- Serenity and outdoors
Guadalupe- Valley or river of the wolves
Guillermo- Resolute protector; determined guardian
Hector- Steadfast; defender or anchor
Hersson- Sheep guardian: they do not herd sheep; they integrate directly into the flock as protectors—emotional bonding, independent thinkers, rarely seeking a fight
Horace- Carries an intellectual and classical reputation; Latin origin, meaning timekeeper
Hung- Hero, brave, heroic; great
Isaac-Laughter; he will rejoice
Isaiah- Salvation of the Lord
Jacob- Determined
Jared- He who rules: reliability, strong leadership, deep emotional intelligence
Jaredxi (Lexi)- To defend
Jay- To rejoice
Jayden- Thankful; God has heard
Jeffrey- God’s peace
Jesus- Rescuer, deliverer; to rescue, save; the Lord saves
Jocquinn- Established by God or God will judge
Joevan- God is gracious or youthful
Johnathan- God has given, gift of God
Jomari- Jo—derived from Joseph (God will increase); Mari—beloved
Jorge- Stewardship and cultivation
Jose- God will increase, he adds
Joshua- God is deliverance
Joshue- God is deliverance
Juan- God has been gracious
Kailey- Pure; keeper of keys
Kamara- Protector or teacher
Katherine- Pure or clear
Kayana- Fire; rejoice
Kaylee- Pure; keeper of keys
Kaylen- Mighty warrior
Kevin- Handsome; kind and gentle
Keyshawn- God is gracious
Khallid- Eternal, everlasting
Lennie- Brave as a lion; lion strength
Luis- Famous warrior, renowned fighter
Macario- Blessed and happy
Mallory- Independent, intelligent, ambitious
Markese- Leadership, creativity, and strong individuality
Markus- Polite, shining
Mayleen- Beloved; springtime renewal
Michael- Who is like God?
Miron- Fragrant oil—anointing, peace, calm
Monica- Counselor; advisor
Natividad- Birth
Noe- Rest, comfort, peace
Omar- Flourishing, long-lived; eloquent speaker
Oscar- God’s spear: unstoppable truth
Patrick- Noble
Paul- Humble
Pericot- Derived from Pierre and Peter; meaning rock or stone; the stone of compassion
Quincy- Distinctly creative, sharp analytical intellect
Rashawn- God is gracious
Rayjon- Wise counsel
Reuel- Companion of God
Richard- Brave ruler, strong leader
Ricky- Brave ruler; powerful leader
Robert- Bright fame, shining with glory
Rodney- Strength and resilience
Romeo- Passionate
Rosh- Head, chief, beginning
Roubens- Behold, a son
Roxana- Bright, shining, radiant
Roy- King
Rudy- Strength, leadership, bravery
Salvador- Rescuer; savior
Sarai- Leader
Sebastian- Honored, worthy of respect
Sharod- Autumn; clearing
Taiwan- Platform (a raised surface, a base for services, or a set of foundational principles)
Terrell- Stubborn; perseverance
Terrence- Gracious, smoother, tender
Theecreew- A close-knit group of friends
Thomas- Represents transformation from skepticism to profound devotion
Timothy- Honor, value
Tranell- To be strong; practical, responsible, stable natured
Valeri- To be strong; brave
Victor- Conqueror or winner
Vincent- To conquer or be victorious
William- Resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
Would you like to see your name and its meaning here? Click the link below to submit your name and help our neighborhood grow.