'necktie' originates from English, specifically the words '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 cloth worn around the neck, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific type of formal neckwear.