To sign the name 'Elise', you will fingerspell it using the ASL alphabet: E-L-I-S-E. Start by forming the letter 'E', transition smoothly into an 'L', then an 'I', an 'S', and finish with another 'E'. Keep your hand steady at about shoulder height and face your palm outward as you spell each letter.
Sign 'MY FRIEND', then fingerspell E-L-I-S-E, and finish with the sign for 'COME OVER'.
Sign 'YOUR NAME', and then fingerspell E-L-I-S-E while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'YESTERDAY', 'I', 'MEET', and then fingerspell E-L-I-S-E to complete the sentence.
Sign 'MY FRIEND', then fingerspell E-L-I-S-E, and finish with the sign for 'COME OVER'.
Sign 'YOUR NAME', and then fingerspell E-L-I-S-E while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'YESTERDAY', 'I', 'MEET', and then fingerspell E-L-I-S-E to complete the sentence.
Yes, unless you are referring to a specific person named Elise who has been given a unique name sign by the Deaf community. Otherwise, fingerspelling is the standard way to refer to someone by their name.
Clarity is much more important than speed! Focus on forming each letter (E-L-I-S-E) clearly and smoothly. As you practice, your speed will naturally increase, but a steady, readable pace is always best.
No, you should not mouth the individual letters (E, L, I, S, E). Instead, you can naturally mouth the whole word 'Elise' as you fingerspell it, which helps provide context to the person reading your signs.
