Names
Names in Cursive
A name is often the first thing anyone writes in cursive, and the first thing people notice. Pick a name below to watch it written stroke by stroke, trace it on screen, copy it as cursive text or download it in six script fonts. Each page also walks through the capital, the joins and the finishing touches, so you can write it by hand with confidence.
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Emma in cursive
A looped capital E joined into two m shapes and an a, in one stroke.
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Olivia in cursive
A capital O, a high v join and two dotted i shapes. Copy, trace or download it.
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Sophia in cursive
A capital S, a high o join, a p below the line and one dot.
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Isabella in cursive
A capital I, a high b join and three tall loops. Copy, trace or download it.
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Ava in cursive
A pointed A, a crossbar that runs into the v and a high join.
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Mia in cursive
A capital M joined into i and a, with one dot at the end.
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Liam in cursive
A looped capital L joined into i, a and m, with one dot.
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Noah in cursive
A capital N, a high o join and a tall h, in one stroke.
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James in cursive
A capital J with loops above and below the line, then a, m, e, s.
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Lucas in cursive
A looped L joined into u, c, a and s, with no lifts.
How to write a name in cursive
Names follow the same rules as any cursive word, with one extra decision: what to do after the capital.
- Write the capital first and make it a little generous. It carries the whole name, and the uppercase cursive letters page shows the stroke order for each one.
- Decide whether to join. Capitals that end on or near the baseline, such as A, L, M, N and U, flow straight into the next letter. Capitals with a crossbar or a top stroke, such as F, T and often J, are usually followed by a short lift.
- Write the lowercase letters in one movement. Watch for the high joins after b, o, v and w, explained on the lowercase cursive letters page.
- Go back for dots and crosses only when the whole name is written: the i in Olivia, the t in Charlotte, the j in Benjamin.
To practice a name that is not listed, type it into the cursive name generator to see every letter and its stroke guide, or print a tracing sheet with the worksheet generator.
Signatures and name styles
A written name and a signature are not the same thing. The pages above show a clear school cursive that anyone can read; a signature is usually faster and more personal.
- For a signature, start on the cursive signature page: it previews your name in signature-style fonts and explains how to design a mark you can repeat.
- For invitations, place cards and certificates, compare the six styles on the cursive fonts page.
- For words and phrases rather than names, browse the cursive words collection.
Cursive names: questions
How do I write my name in cursive?
Start with the capital, join the lowercase letters in one movement and add dots and crosses at the end. Type your name into the cursive name generator to see each letter with a link to its stroke guide.
Should the capital letter join the rest of the name?
It depends on the letter. Capitals that finish near the baseline, such as A, M and N, usually join. Capitals such as F and T end high or need a crossbar, so most writers lift the pen after them. Both are correct.
Can I download my name in cursive?
Yes. Every name page has six fonts with a Download PNG button, and the name generator does the same for any name. The images are free for personal projects.
Why is my name not on the list?
This collection starts with some of the most popular first names. Any name works in the cursive name generator and the worksheet generator, which run in your browser.