Here's why:
* ASL is a visual language: It relies on handshapes, movements, and facial expressions, not letter-by-letter spelling like written language.
* Names are often signed individually: ASL doesn't have set signs for every name. Signers typically use a combination of individual signs, initial letters, or finger spelling to convey names.
How you might sign "Shelby" in ASL:
1. Initial letter: You could use the sign for "S" and then finger spell "helby."
2. Individual signs: If "Shelby" is a common name in your community, there might be a local sign used.
3. Context: If you're introducing yourself as Shelby, you might simply point to yourself and say "Shelby" using your spoken voice.
Important Note: To learn ASL signs accurately, it's best to find a qualified instructor or learn from a reliable ASL resource.