To sign the name 'Kelly', you will use the American Sign Language manual alphabet to fingerspell the letters K-E-L-L-Y. Start by forming the letter 'K' with your index and middle fingers pointing up and your thumb resting between them. Next, curl your fingers in for the letter 'E'. Then, form an 'L' with your index finger and thumb, and indicate the double 'L' by sliding or slightly bouncing the handshape. Finally, finish with 'Y' by extending your thumb and pinky finger.
To sign this, you would first sign 'MY', then 'FRIEND', followed by 'NAME'. After establishing the context, you will smoothly fingerspell the letters K-E-L-L-Y to state your friend's name.
Begin by fingerspelling K-E-L-L-Y, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY'. Since this is a yes or no question, remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly while signing to indicate that you are asking a question.
Start by pointing to yourself for 'I', then sign 'NEED' and 'CALL'. Finally, fingerspell the letters K-E-L-L-Y. Make sure your fingerspelling flows naturally at the end of the sentence without pausing too long.
To sign this, you would first sign 'MY', then 'FRIEND', followed by 'NAME'. After establishing the context, you will smoothly fingerspell the letters K-E-L-L-Y to state your friend's name.
Begin by fingerspelling K-E-L-L-Y, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY'. Since this is a yes or no question, remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly while signing to indicate that you are asking a question.
Start by pointing to yourself for 'I', then sign 'NEED' and 'CALL'. Finally, fingerspell the letters K-E-L-L-Y. Make sure your fingerspelling flows naturally at the end of the sentence without pausing too long.
Yes, fingerspelling is the standard way to sign names in ASL. The only exception is if you are referring to a specific person named Kelly who has been given a unique 'name sign' by the Deaf community. Otherwise, always spell it out.
To clearly indicate a double letter like the 'L' in Kelly, you should not drop your hand and form the letter twice. Instead, simply form the 'L' handshape and either slide it slightly to the side or give it a small, distinct bounce.
No, you should avoid mouthing the individual letters K-E-L-L-Y as you sign them. Instead, it is best practice to naturally mouth the entire word 'Kelly' as you fingerspell. This provides helpful context and makes it much easier for the other person to understand.
