To sign 'Katie', you will fingerspell the name using the ASL alphabet. Keep your dominant hand steady near your shoulder with your palm facing outward. Form the letters K, A, T, I, and E in a smooth, continuous sequence without bouncing your hand.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell K-A-T-I-E.
Fingerspell K-A-T-I-E, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY', making sure to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', 'CALL', and finish by fingerspelling the name K-A-T-I-E.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell K-A-T-I-E.
Fingerspell K-A-T-I-E, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY', making sure to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', 'CALL', and finish by fingerspelling the name K-A-T-I-E.
Yes, unless you are referring to a specific person named Katie who has been given a unique name sign by a Deaf person. Otherwise, fingerspelling is the standard and respectful way to introduce or refer to someone by name.
Clarity is much more important than speed, especially for beginners. It is always better to fingerspell slowly and clearly so the other person can understand you, rather than rushing and blurring the letters together.
If you make a mistake, don't panic. Simply pause, shake your hand slightly to indicate an error, and start fingerspelling the name again from the beginning.
