Baby name trends often reflect what’s going on in pop culture, so it’s no great surprise that Bridgerton-themed names are being tipped for popularity. The acclaimed period drama is already sparking a Regencycore fashion trend. Now it’s set to fuel a rise in Regency-style baby names, according to the website Bella Baby. Some of these names have a classical quality – for example, Cressida, which is derived from a Greek word meaning gold, and Uriana, which means “the unknown” in the same language. Other Regency-themed baby names such as Kitty, Bridget and Quinn simply sound adorable. Meanwhile, the names Simon and Daphne make the list because they’re attached to standout characters from the hit Netflix series. And with Bridgerton already renewed for a second season, the Regency baby name trend could well be built to last. Check out the Regency-themed names tipped for popularity below, and also take a look at our guide to Cottagecore baby names on the rise. Anthony – a name of Latin origin meaning priceless one Bridget – a name of Irish origin meaning strength or exalted one Cressida – a name of Greek origin meaning gold Daphne – a name of Greek origin meaning laurel or bay tree Eloise – a name of French and English origin meaning healthy or wide Francesca – a name of Italian origin meaning free man Genevieve – a name of French origin meaning tribe woman Hyacinth – a name of Greek origin meaning blue larkspur or precious stone Isabel – a name of Spanish origin meaning pledged to God Jeffrey – name of German and English origin meaning pledge of peace Kitty – a name of English origin meaning pure Lord – a name of English origin meaning loaf keeper Marina – a name of Latin origin meaning from the sea Nigel – a name of Irish origin meaning dark or black-haired Oliver – a name of Latin origin meaning olive tree Penelope – a name of Greek origin meaning weaver Quinn – a name of Irish origin meaning intelligence or chief leader Reginald – a name of English origin meaning counsel or power Simon – a name of Hebrew origin meaning the listener Thompson – a name of English origin meaning son of Tom Uriana – a name of Greek origin meaning the unknown Violet – a name of Latin origin meaning purple William – a name of English origin meaning resolute protection Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?These Cottagecore Baby Names Will Be Big In 2021Gigi & Zayn Gave Their Daughter A Noble NameThese Autumn-Themed Baby Names Are Trending
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It’s hard to believe a rhino can feel anything through its thick, leathery armour, but when caretaker Joseph Wachira gave his docile dependent a tickle, I swear the 1.5-ton animal smiled. Soft and pliable, like an underbaked pastry, the skin was like nothing I had imagined; then again, patting a wild animal whose mood can swing like a pendulum was not a scenario I had visualised either. Raised in a zoo, Najin is a northern white rhino living in a protected enclosure at Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Endangered even by rhino standards, she is one of the last two animals of her kind, protected and looked after (along with other vulnerable species) by a dedicated team of rangers, vets and caretakers whose stories are told in Secret Safari: Into the Wild – a new, six-part Channel 4 documentary that begins on Tuesday. The conservancy, set in the shadows of Mount Kenya on the Laikipia Plateau, is best known for being the home of Sudan, the last male northern white rhino. Affable but sexually ineffective, he would eventually succumb to injuries sustained from a previous life in captivity, without producing an heir. His death in 2018 was a chilling wake-up call, typifying the brutal reality of extinction so many of our world’s species face. But, as I learned on my tour of the rhino enclosure, a pioneering IVF programme, using Sudan’s frozen sperm and several surrogate white rhino mothers, means that all hope is not lost. These rays of hope are constantly cast by Ol Pejeta, a sanctuary for many threatened species. A protected area the size of the Isle of Wight, it accommodates East Africa’s largest population of black rhinos, along with a plethora of charismatic predators and vulnerable herbivores. Given the often overwhelming challenges of habitat loss, wildlife conflict in communities and sophisticated poaching syndicates, it is a full-time job to manage their survival, as Secret Safari: Into the Wild shows. Its episodes document the emotions, dangers, treats and rewards of working in a conservancy that has become a blueprint for managing wilderness areas – as well as the lives of the animals themselves. There are stories of a black rhino trying to protect her newborn calf from predation; of a young ostrich learning to rear its first flock; and of an impala defending his harem of 50 females against rival suitors. Most impressive of all, however, are the tales of staff working at Ol Pejeta. Here, some stars of the series share their experiences, detailing the thrilling highs and traumatic lows. When the time comes, you too can visit the conservancy and witness their life-affirming work first-hand. Secret Safari: Into the Wild starts at 8pm on Tuesday on Channel 4. For more information, see: olpejetaconservancy.org/secretsafari Overseas holidays are currently subject to restrictions. THE 24-HOUR WATCHMAN James Mwenda, rhino caregiver In the past three years, not a single rhino has been poached on the conservancy, a result of strict security measures and good relationships with the community. However, rhino caregiver James Mwenda admits that the dread of finding a carcass never disappears. “Apart from the risk we face of being threatened by these wild animals on an everyday basis, the worst case is to wake up in the morning and find a rhino poached. It is something I always fear,” he admits. Fortunately, he has watched many of the “beautiful and charismatic” rhinos grow to maturity, and has spent the past seven years protecting the planet’s last two female northern white rhinos, Fatu and Najin, feeding them daily and monitoring their health. He describes them as being “just like big dogs” but warns that wild black rhinos aren’t quite so accommodating. “They are very aggressive,” says James, who has been charged by rhinos on several occasions, “but it’s like being a driver on the freeway. You get a puncture, fix it and go on!”
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According to a recent YouGov survey, 57% of Brits want to continue working from home – at least some of the time – after the pandemic. This is already having a major impact on the housing market. Rents in many London central neighbourhoods have dropped significantly over the last year as proximity to the office is no longer such a priority. Coastal towns and peaceful country villages have soared in popularity as #WFH has become standard practice. Now, new research reveals the sizeable savings renters can make by moving from the city centre to a well appointed suburb. The research by thinkmoney is based on the cost of renting a two-bed property rather than an individual room. By moving from Leeds city centre to Hosforth just five miles away, two-bed renters can save around £450 a month. By moving from central Manchester to Sale five miles away, they can save around £385. In Nottingham, Bristol and Birmingham, the savings come in at around £250 a month. Not surprisingly, the rare Londoner who can afford to rent a two-bed flat in the city centre would save thousands each month by moving to Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire, which is around a 45-minute train ride from Euston. It’s worth noting, though, that London’s astronomical average city centre rent of £4,302 is based on two-bed properties in W1. This neighbourhood is so central that your local shops would be on Oxford Street and your local pub would probably be in Soho. Jonny Sabinsky of think money said in response to the results: “Our research has uncovered the staggering savings Brits can make by moving just a few miles away, especially in the likes of London, Leeds and Manchester. “And with the downfall of the daily commute due to the pandemic, it feels like a no-brainer for people looking to make the move away from the city centre, or struggling to save for their new home.” Check out the savings in 10 major English cities below. Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?Rent Is Still Dropping In These London AreasHow To Decorate Your Rented HomeThe Most (& Least) Affordable Places To Rent
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When the Standard Hollywood opened its doors 22 years ago, on the cusp of a new Millennium, it could not have been more cutting edge or of the moment. Its airy lobby featured an enormous egg-shaped chair, hung from the ceiling, and behind the slick, minimalist reception desk, The Box, a glass case inspired by Damien Hirst but containing, in place of a shark, a real-life human, reclining or reading, often scantily-clad.
“Yes, absolutely it was real,” Bling Empire’s Kelly Mi Li told Refinery29, officially stepping in the shoes of a reality star on a press day. No sentence is more necessary for someone who has allowed prying eyes into their life via a Netflix docusoap. In this case, Mi Li was playfully defending the veracity of her Bling Empire date with Kevin Kreider, the oft-shirtless male model who pines for her over much of season 1, following Mi Li’s on-screen split with on-again, off-again boyfriend Andrew Gray. “When Kevin first quote-unquote asked [me out]. I was like, ‘Is he joking?’ I wasn’t too sure at the beginning, either,” Mi Li continued, empathising with wary audiences. “But at that time, Andrew and I, we broke up. And, sincerely, I was like, ‘This is it. This time, is it. We’re not getting back together. I’m putting my foot down. This is it.’ So I think, ‘Why not? Kevin and I have been friends.’” Mi Li accepted Kreider’s invitation, leading to the salsa dancing date viewers see in fifth episode “Private Lies.” “There’s nobody better to be on a first date with right out of a relationship than with your friend.’ There’s no pressure,” Mi Li explained. Bling Empire is peppered with these kinds of moments that need fact-checking and further explanation. Some of these hanging mysteries are fun, including the origin story of Mi Li’s friendship with breakout glam oddball Anna Shay or the full events of Mi Li’s unexpected shaman experience in “Private Lies.” Other sections of Bling Empire are a little more delicate, like Mi Li’s decision to open up her troubled relationship with Gray to cameras. But, no matter how intense, Mi Li — a Hollywood film and TV producer — is ready to set every record straight. Refinery29: How did you meet the cast — particularly the great Anna Shay? Kelly Mi Li: “I’ve known everybody for a pretty long time. Anna is a newer one. A few years ago, I read the book Crazy Rich Asians. I was like, ‘These are fictional characters of my real friends.’ What a great idea for an unscripted show. “Through Andrew I met Jeff Jenkins who is a veteran in the space. I started introducing all my friends [to him]. Anna has actually been friends with him for a long time. So Anna is the only one that I quote-unquote ‘didn’t know beforehand.’” So you actually helped cast the entire show? “I was involved in putting the project together, but as far as when we started shooting it, I wasn’t involved in the creative … First of all, workload-wise it would have been too much, to run production and be on camera. Because we all know how crazy production gets.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelly Mi Li | Bling Empire (@kellymili) So how did you end up on camera? You don’t seem like someone who’s alway wanted to be a reality star. “Some of my friends, they’re from family money. A lot of times, families are very protective. One of them said, ‘Okay, I’ll give you the blessing if Kelly goes on camera with you.’ Because they think I’m not going to screw up my own show. Towards the end, when I was meeting with Jeff, I was like, ‘Oh, I shouldn’t be in it. I’m happy behind the scenes.’ And Jeff’s like, ‘Nope. You and Andrew have to be on it.’” What was your thought process on letting cameras into your relationship with Andrew? “It was really challenging for us. We had those issues before filming. Those issues were always there. We were kinda… not sweeping it under the rug, but we didn’t really quote-unquote ‘deal with it’ face on. “I learned so much about myself. Sometimes it’s hard for you to look at yourself. I have codependency issues. We both did. I think Andrew was in a different kind of codependence where he needed me all the time and he couldn’t do his own thing. He was very emotionally dependent on me. And then for me, my codependence was my dad left me and my mom at a young age. I wanted to feel needed.” Did you feel nervous about your loved one seeing what happens behind closed doors? You’re obviously very close with your mom. “If I say I didn’t, I would be lying. But at the same time, I made a decision to do this show when I signed up for it. I knew that I couldn’t hold back. “At the end of the day, the people who love you, they’re always going to be there for you. They might get shocked. They might get however they feel. But they’ll get over it. Because at the end of the day, my mom loves me unconditionally. She might not agree with everything I do, or everything I say, but at the end of the day she’s always going to be there to support me.” You’re an executive producer. You just founded a new production company. But so much of your Bling Empire narrative is your love life. If there were a season 2 would you like it to focus more on your busy career? “Absolutely. We filmed a little bit of my office and my staff, but I think the majority of that did get cut out. I would love to showcase that more. I think being a woman, you should have your own stuff going on. I think it’s very important to be independent. Work is such a big part of my life. With my friends, a lot of them, they’re lucky that they don’t have to work. But I really enjoy it.” And what was the shaman experience like? Since it was so trained on your emotions? “One of the things he said to me that I still remember to this day was, ‘Stop walking on eggshells.’ I don’t know if that made it into the final cut. That’s when I realised I have a problem saying ‘no.’ It’s okay to say ‘no.’ It’s something I really still remember nowadays: Just be yourself, it’s okay to say ‘no,’ and then you don’t have to feel like you’re walking on eggshells. “At the end of the day, you can’t pour from an empty glass.” This interview has been edited and condensed. Like what you see? 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