To sign "Charlie", you will fingerspell the name using the ASL alphabet. Form the letters C-H-A-R-L-I-E smoothly with your dominant hand. Keep your hand steady in front of your shoulder, focusing on clear transitions between each letter.
Sign 'MY DOG NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell C-H-A-R-L-I-E to state the name.
Fingerspell C-H-A-R-L-I-E, then sign 'COME PARTY', making sure to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I NEED TALK-TO', followed by fingerspelling C-H-A-R-L-I-E. Keep your spelling hand steady and clear.
Sign 'MY DOG NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell C-H-A-R-L-I-E to state the name.
Fingerspell C-H-A-R-L-I-E, then sign 'COME PARTY', making sure to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I NEED TALK-TO', followed by fingerspelling C-H-A-R-L-I-E. Keep your spelling hand steady and clear.
No, proper names like Charlie are typically fingerspelled. A specific person named Charlie might receive a unique 'name sign' from the Deaf community, but in general conversation, you will simply spell it out.
As a beginner, you should focus entirely on clarity rather than speed. It is much better to spell slowly and accurately so the other person can read it easily. Speed will naturally develop over time.
No, you should not mouth the individual letters (C-H-A-R-L-I-E). Instead, you can naturally mouth the whole word 'Charlie' as you spell it, which helps provide context to the person reading your signs.
