To sign the name 'Julie', you simply fingerspell the letters J-U-L-I-E. Using your dominant hand, start by drawing a 'J' in the air with your pinky finger. Then, smoothly transition through the handshapes for 'U', 'L', 'I', and 'E', keeping your hand in a comfortable position around shoulder height.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell the letters J-U-L-I-E to complete the sentence.
Fingerspell J-U-L-I-E, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY' while raising your eyebrows and leaning forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', 'CALL', and finish the thought by clearly fingerspelling the name J-U-L-I-E.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell the letters J-U-L-I-E to complete the sentence.
Fingerspell J-U-L-I-E, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY' while raising your eyebrows and leaning forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', 'CALL', and finish the thought by clearly fingerspelling the name J-U-L-I-E.
This is the fingerspelled version of the name. A person named Julie might have a unique 'name sign' given to them by Deaf friends or family, but you should always fingerspell their name until they introduce their name sign to you.
Clarity is much more important than speed. Focus on forming each letter (J-U-L-I-E) clearly and smoothly. As you practice your fingerspelling, your speed and fluidity will naturally increase over time.
Yes, it is common and helpful to mouth the full word 'Julie' naturally while fingerspelling it. You should avoid sounding out the individual letters, as mouthing the whole word provides better context.
