How to sign "name" in ASL

How to Sign "Name"

“Name” is signed by forming both hands into “H” handshapes and tapping them together:

• Make the “H” handshape with both hands (index and middle fingers extended together).
• Position your dominant “H” hand above the non-dominant one.
• Tap them together twice like forming quotation marks.

Watch a demo here

Tips

• Think of fingers as writing lines — like underlining a name.
• Keep fingers straight and taps precise.

Common Mistakes

• Using bent fingers or different handshapes — “H” is required.
• Only tapping once or too quickly — use a clear double tap.

Think: “Fingers crossing to say: what’s your name?”