Names in sign language (ASL)

In American Sign Language, names are fingerspelled, letter by letter, the first time you meet someone. Deaf people often also have a name sign, given by the Deaf community, but you don't pick your own. Find a name to see its handshapes, save its picture, and sign it to your camera.

Not listed? Spell any name with the ASL alphabet, one handshape per letter.

Practice fingerspelling names