Wardrobe - Where does the name come from

The French and English words for wardrobes developed differently

The French word for wardrobe is 'Armoire', whereas the British term wardrobe evolved from a room for hanging clothes.

The French Armoire developed from an upright cupboard used for storing a lot of different items. It is derived from the Latin Armarium, a cupboard of Roman origin used for storing weapons and armour.