evidence: Origin: The study of words and their meanings have changed throughout history. But word ‘Hello’ or its use as a greeting is related to invention of telephone. The word ‘Hello’ was never intended to mean the ‘Hi’ we use it today. [...] Myths around ‘Hello’: Rumor has it that the standard greeting came as it was name of Alexander Graham Bell’s girlfriend while experimenting his invention. She later married the inventor. Does this mean that his wife’s name was Hello Bell? Others suggest that Alexander Graham Bell was honouring his girlfriend while choosing the word for answering a telephone call. She was reportedly Margaret Hello. Does it mean Hello’ is indication of love while answering the phone. These rumours lack historical facts.