To sign 'Judy', you will fingerspell the letters J-U-D-Y. Start with the letter 'J' by extending your pinky finger and drawing a 'J' shape in the air. Next, form a 'U' by extending your index and middle fingers together, then a 'D' by pointing your index finger up while your thumb touches your middle, ring, and pinky fingers. Finish with a 'Y' by extending your thumb and pinky finger outward while keeping the other fingers curled.
Sign 'My', 'friend', 'name', and then fingerspell J-U-D-Y smoothly to introduce her to the conversation.
Fingerspell J-U-D-Y, then sign 'come' and 'party' while raising your eyebrows and leaning slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'need', 'call', and then fingerspell J-U-D-Y to specify exactly who you are planning to contact.
Sign 'My', 'friend', 'name', and then fingerspell J-U-D-Y smoothly to introduce her to the conversation.
Fingerspell J-U-D-Y, then sign 'come' and 'party' while raising your eyebrows and leaning slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'need', 'call', and then fingerspell J-U-D-Y to specify exactly who you are planning to contact.
Yes, unless you are referring to a specific person named Judy who has been given a unique name sign by the Deaf community, you should always fingerspell J-U-D-Y. Name signs are earned, not invented by hearing beginners.
Clarity is much more important than speed. Focus on forming each letter clearly and smoothly transitioning between them. Speed will naturally develop over time with practice, so don't rush it at the expense of being understood.
You can gently mouth the full word 'Judy' as you fingerspell it, but avoid mouthing the individual letters (J-U-D-Y). Mouthing the whole word naturally can help provide context to the person reading your signs.
