Cursive Names

Clinton in Cursive

How to write the name Clinton in cursive — watch it drawn, trace every stroke, and take the free worksheet to paper.

In cursive, Clinton is written in 3 strokes with 2 pencil lifts: C-l-i-n-t-o-n in one continuous stroke; then go back to dot the i and cross the t. Press play to watch it drawn on the writing lines, then trace it yourself and print the free worksheet.

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

How to write Clinton in cursive

  1. 1Keep the pencil down through C-l-i-n-t-o-n, letting each exit stroke become the next letter's entry.
  2. 2Last, return to dot the i and cross the t — always after the body of the word is done.
Strokes: 3Pencil lifts: 2Letters: 7

The capital C fills the space between the baseline and the topline. l and t are tall letters that reach toward the topline. i, n, and o stay between the baseline and the midline.

How the letters in Clinton connect

5 of Clinton's 6 joins leave the letter on an undercurve. The exception is o-n, where o ends on a checkstroke that carries into the overcurve opening of n.

The letters in Clinton

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

Trace Clinton in cursive

Trace it the way children do in the app: start on the green circle and pull it along every stroke without straying off the word.

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

Free printable Clinton cursive worksheet

Print the free Clinton in cursive worksheet to move from the screen to paper: trace Clinton 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.

Need a different name? Make your own name tracing worksheet — free, for any spelling.

Frequently asked questions

Write C-l-i-n-t-o-n in one continuous stroke. Finish by going back to dot the i and cross the t. Keep every letter slanting the same direction and resting on the baseline.

Clinton takes 3 strokes: C-l-i-n-t-o-n in one continuous stroke; then go back to dot the i and cross the t.

The pencil lifts 2 times: to dot the i and to cross the t.

The capital C fills the space between the baseline and the topline. l and t are tall letters that reach toward the topline. i, n, and o stay between the baseline and the midline.

Yes. The capital C is a connecting capital — its exit stroke flows straight into the next letter.

Practice writing Clinton with real feedback

Scribble teaches cursive this same way on iPad — watch, trace, write, and get feedback on shape, size, spacing, and slant.