Cursive Names

Bernadette in Cursive

The name Bernadette in cursive: stroke-by-stroke animation, letter joins, a trace check, and a free printable worksheet.

There are 10 letters in Bernadette, but only 4 strokes: the capital B on its own, then e-r-n-a-d-e-t-t-e in one continuous stroke; then go back to cross the t (×2). Play the animation to see how the letters flow together, then trace the whole word and download the printable practice sheet.

Bernadette written in cursive on handwriting guidelines, with a green starting dot and a red stop sign

How to write Bernadette in cursive

  1. 1Write the capital B, then lift the pencil.
  2. 2Write e, r, n, a, d, e, t, t, e as one continuous stroke, joining each letter to the next without lifting the pencil.
  3. 3Go back and cross the t (×2).
Strokes: 4Pencil lifts: 3Letters: 10

The capital B fills the space between the baseline and the topline. d and t are tall letters that reach toward the topline. e, r, n, and a stay between the baseline and the midline.

How the letters in Bernadette connect

Follow the joins as you write Bernadette: e ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of r; r ends on an undercurve that carries into the overcurve opening of n; n ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of a; a ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of d; d ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of e; the remaining 3 joins follow the same rhythm to the end of the word. Remember: the capital B stands alone, so lift the pencil before the next letter.

The letters in Bernadette

Shaky on b, e, and r or any of the others? Open the letter's own guide below for its stroke order, joins, and practice sheet.

Trace Bernadette in cursive

Ready to try? Drag from the green circle through each stroke in order. If you drift off Bernadette, the cursor waits for you to come back.

Put your finger or mouse on the circle and pull it through the first stroke.

Free printable Bernadette cursive worksheet

Print the free Bernadette in cursive worksheet to move from the screen to paper: trace Bernadette along the dashed models, write it starting from each green dot, copy it beside the model, then fill the blank writing lines on your own.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Write the capital B, then lift the pencil. 2. Write e, r, n, a, d, e, t, t, e as one continuous stroke, joining each letter to the next without lifting the pencil. 3. Go back and cross the t (×2).

Not quite: the body of Bernadette flows in 2 runs, but it takes 4 strokes in all. The pencil lifts 3 times: after the standalone capital B and to cross the t.

Follow the joins as you write Bernadette: e ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of r; r ends on an undercurve that carries into the overcurve opening of n; n ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of a; a ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of d; d ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of e; the remaining 3 joins follow the same rhythm to the end of the word. Remember: the capital B stands alone, so lift the pencil before the next letter.

The capital B fills the space between the baseline and the topline. d and t are tall letters that reach toward the topline. e, r, n, and a stay between the baseline and the midline.

B is a standalone capital. Finish it, lift the pencil, then begin the second letter of Bernadette on its own.

Practice writing Bernadette with real feedback

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