To sign the name 'Adrian', you will fingerspell each letter: A-D-R-I-A-N. Keep your dominant hand steady at about shoulder height, palm facing outward, and smoothly transition between each letter shape without bouncing your hand.
Sign 'MY FRIEND', then fingerspell A-D-R-I-A-N, and finish with the sign for 'COME'.
Point to the person for 'YOUR', sign 'NAME', and then fingerspell A-D-R-I-A-N while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'YESTERDAY', point to yourself for 'I', sign 'MEET', and then fingerspell A-D-R-I-A-N.
Sign 'MY FRIEND', then fingerspell A-D-R-I-A-N, and finish with the sign for 'COME'.
Point to the person for 'YOUR', sign 'NAME', and then fingerspell A-D-R-I-A-N while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'YESTERDAY', point to yourself for 'I', sign 'MEET', and then fingerspell A-D-R-I-A-N.
Yes, unless you are referring to a specific person named Adrian who has been given a unique name sign by the Deaf community. For general references or new introductions, fingerspelling is the correct and standard method.
As a beginner, you should always prioritize clarity over speed. It is much better to fingerspell slowly and clearly so the other person can easily read the letters, rather than rushing and making mistakes.
Keep your dominant hand at about shoulder height, slightly to the side of your face. Your palm should generally face outward toward the person you are signing to, keeping your arm relaxed.
