To sign 'Louis', you will fingerspell the letters L-O-U-I-S. Start by forming an 'L' with your index finger and thumb extended. Next, form an 'O' by bringing all your fingertips to touch your thumb. Then, extend your index and middle fingers together for 'U', raise just your pinky finger for 'I', and finally make a fist with your thumb wrapped across the front of your fingers for 'S'.
Sign 'MY FRIEND NAME', and then clearly fingerspell L-O-U-I-S to introduce him to the person you are chatting with.
Sign 'YESTERDAY I MEET', and then fingerspell L-O-U-I-S, making sure to keep your hand steady and clearly form each letter.
Fingerspell L-O-U-I-S, then sign 'HERE' while raising your eyebrows and leaning forward slightly to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Sign 'MY FRIEND NAME', and then clearly fingerspell L-O-U-I-S to introduce him to the person you are chatting with.
Sign 'YESTERDAY I MEET', and then fingerspell L-O-U-I-S, making sure to keep your hand steady and clearly form each letter.
Fingerspell L-O-U-I-S, then sign 'HERE' while raising your eyebrows and leaning forward slightly to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Generally, proper names are fingerspelled in ASL. A person named Louis might receive a unique name sign from the Deaf community, but otherwise, you simply fingerspell L-O-U-I-S to refer to him.
Always prioritize clarity over speed. It is much better to fingerspell L-O-U-I-S slowly and clearly so your conversation partner understands it the first time, rather than rushing and blurring the letters together.
ASL fingerspelling does not have separate signs for uppercase and lowercase letters. You simply spell the letters L-O-U-I-S, and the context of it being a proper name implies the capitalization naturally.
