To sign "Felix", you will fingerspell the name. Hold your dominant hand in front of your shoulder with your palm facing outward. Form the letters F, E, L, I, and X in a smooth, continuous sequence. Keep your hand steady and avoid bouncing between the letters to ensure it is easy to read.
Sign 'MY', 'CAT', and 'NAME', then smoothly fingerspell F-E-L-I-X to introduce the name.
Fingerspell F-E-L-I-X, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'MEET', 'MAN', and 'NAME', followed by fingerspelling F-E-L-I-X to specify who you met.
Sign 'MY', 'CAT', and 'NAME', then smoothly fingerspell F-E-L-I-X to introduce the name.
Fingerspell F-E-L-I-X, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'MEET', 'MAN', and 'NAME', followed by fingerspelling F-E-L-I-X to specify who you met.
Yes, unless you are referring to a specific person who has been given a unique name sign by the Deaf community, you should always fingerspell their name.
Speed is much less important than clarity. Focus on forming each letter clearly and transitioning smoothly. As you practice and build muscle memory, your speed will naturally increase.
You can gently mouth the full word 'Felix' (rather than sounding out the individual letters F-E-L-I-X) as you fingerspell. This provides helpful context to the person you are signing with.
