So that's what those things are called...

I was curious what my lastname meant, so I asked help from our ever trustworthy friend - google, which directed me to wikipedia:

Lorica is a Latin word literally meaning body armour and may refer to one of the following:

• One of a number of types of Roman armour:
  • A hauberk of chainmail: Lorica hamata.
  • A shirt of metal scales: Lorica squamata.
  • A shirt of ribbed scales resembling feathers: Lorica plumata.
  • A cuirass of metal plates: Lorica segmentata.
• An religious incantation.
• Lorica, was the name given by the Romans to the city now known as Loriga, Serra da Estrela in central Portugal.

Cool! I never knew those armors were called loricas. Ironically, I dislike (hate is such a strong word) watching movies with Roman warriors and such. Well... I dislike war movies. Period.

I also checked out the meaning of my real name. Surprisingly, it means "beloved" or "loved one" in French. I wonder if my parents knew that, or they just picked out a name that matches my sister's? My sister's name obviously means love. I never thought mine did, too.

Funny I've had this name for 23 years now, and I never knew its meaning (well... until now, thanks to my curiosity and google).