To sign "Jenny," you will fingerspell the name using your dominant hand. Start with a "J" handshape, using your extended pinky finger to draw a "J" shape in the air. Next, form an "E" by curling your fingers in with your thumb resting below them. Then, form an "N" by tucking your thumb under your index and middle fingers, bouncing or sliding it slightly to the side to indicate the double letter. Finally, extend your thumb and pinky outward to form a "Y" handshape.
Sign 'MY FRIEND NAME' and then smoothly fingerspell J-E-N-N-Y to introduce her.
Fingerspell J-E-N-N-Y, then sign 'COME PARTY' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I NEED CALL' and then fingerspell J-E-N-N-Y to complete the thought.
Sign 'MY FRIEND NAME' and then smoothly fingerspell J-E-N-N-Y to introduce her.
Fingerspell J-E-N-N-Y, then sign 'COME PARTY' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I NEED CALL' and then fingerspell J-E-N-N-Y to complete the thought.
Yes, you will fingerspell a person's name unless they have a specific 'name sign.' Name signs are unique signs given to individuals by the Deaf community. Until you are introduced to someone's name sign, always fingerspell their name.
For double letters in fingerspelling, you can either give the handshape a slight, quick bounce or slide it slightly outward to the side. This lets the viewer know the letter is repeated.
No, you should avoid mouthing the individual letters (J-E-N-N-Y). Instead, keep your face relaxed or naturally mouth the entire word 'Jenny' as you fingerspell it.
