'necktie' originates from the combination of 'neck' and 'tie', where 'neck' refers to the part of the body and 'tie' refers to fastening or securing.

'necktie' evolved from the earlier term 'cravat', which was a type of neckwear worn by Croatian mercenaries in the 17th century.

Initially, it referred to any type of neckwear, but over time it evolved to specifically mean the modern necktie.