To sign "Maddie," you will fingerspell the name. Start with the letter "M" by tucking your thumb under your first three fingers, then transition to "A" with your thumb resting against the side of your fist. Next, form a "D" by pointing your index finger up while your thumb touches your other fingers, and give it a slight bounce or slide to indicate the double "D." Finally, raise your pinky for "I," and curl your fingers in to rest on your thumb for "E."
Sign 'MY FRIEND NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell M-A-D-D-I-E.
Fingerspell M-A-D-D-I-E, then sign 'COME PARTY' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I NEED CALL', and finish by fingerspelling M-A-D-D-I-E.
Sign 'MY FRIEND NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell M-A-D-D-I-E.
Fingerspell M-A-D-D-I-E, then sign 'COME PARTY' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I NEED CALL', and finish by fingerspelling M-A-D-D-I-E.
To indicate a double letter in ASL fingerspelling, you can either give the 'D' handshape a small, quick bounce or slide it slightly outward to the side.
Yes, unless she has been given a specific 'name sign' by a Deaf person. Until then, you should always fingerspell her name.
No, you should mouth the full name 'Maddie' naturally as you fingerspell, rather than mouthing each letter individually.
