To sign "Courtney," you will fingerspell each letter of the name using the ASL alphabet. Hold your dominant hand comfortably in front of your shoulder. Form the letters C, O, U, R, T, N, E, and Y in a smooth, continuous sequence. Keep your hand steady and avoid bouncing between letters.
Sign "MY FRIEND NAME" followed by smoothly fingerspelling C-O-U-R-T-N-E-Y.
Fingerspell C-O-U-R-T-N-E-Y, then sign "COME PARTY" while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign "I NEED CALL" and then fingerspell C-O-U-R-T-N-E-Y, keeping your hand steady.
Sign "MY FRIEND NAME" followed by smoothly fingerspelling C-O-U-R-T-N-E-Y.
Fingerspell C-O-U-R-T-N-E-Y, then sign "COME PARTY" while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign "I NEED CALL" and then fingerspell C-O-U-R-T-N-E-Y, keeping your hand steady.
Name signs are unique to individuals and are given by members of the Deaf community based on personality or physical traits. There is no universal name sign for "Courtney," so you should always fingerspell it unless introducing a specific Courtney who already has one.
Clarity is much more important than speed. Focus on making each letter distinct and transitioning smoothly from one to the next. As you build muscle memory, your speed will naturally increase without sacrificing readability.
If you misspell a letter, simply pause, shake your hand slightly to indicate a mistake, and start spelling the name "Courtney" again from the beginning. It is very common for beginners, so do not worry!
