The word "tweddle" is thought to have English origins and its etymology is related to the Middle English word "twekelen" or "twikelen". This word meant "to turn rapidly or to twist", and it was eventually modified to "twiddelen" or "twuddle". Over time, it evolved further to become "tweddle". The exact etymology of "tweddle" is not widely documented, but it is likely influenced by these earlier English terms related to rapid or twisting movements.