stupid ? for the day - stockinette/stocking/garter stitch

[boyforpele13]

I've been sparing you all my little dumb questions, so here's one for old time's sake.

Is there a reason that these stitches have those names? of course, i think garter belt and stockings, but were these really the stitch patterns used to create these items back in the day, hence giving them this name? i googled but had no luck.

thanks!