'luddite' originates from English, specifically the name 'Ned Ludd', who was a legendary figure said to have destroyed weaving machinery in the late 18th century.

'luddite' changed from the name 'Ned Ludd' and eventually became the modern English word 'luddite'.

Initially, it referred to followers of Ned Ludd who destroyed machinery, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of someone opposed to technological change.