Cursive Names
Derek in Cursive
How to write the name Derek in cursive — watch it drawn, trace every stroke, and take the free worksheet to paper.
In cursive, Derek is written in 2 strokes with one pencil lift: the capital D on its own, then e-r-e-k in one continuous stroke. Press play to watch it drawn on the writing lines, then trace it yourself and print the free worksheet.
How to write Derek in cursive
- 1Form the capital D on its own and lift before the next letter.
- 2Keep the pencil down through e-r-e-k, letting each exit stroke become the next letter's entry.
The capital D fills the space between the baseline and the topline. k is a tall letter that reaches toward the topline. e and r stay between the baseline and the midline.
How the letters in Derek connect
All 3 of the joins in Derek leave the letter on an undercurve. Remember: the capital D stands alone, so lift the pencil before the next letter.
The letters in Derek
Every letter guide below teaches the letter the same way Scribble teaches it in the app — stroke order, joins, a letter check, and a printable worksheet.
Trace Derek in cursive
Ready to try? Drag from the green circle through each stroke in order. If you drift off Derek, 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 Derek cursive worksheet
Take Derek to pencil and paper — the free printable worksheet has dashed models to trace, green starting dots for guided writing, a model to copy, and open writing lines to finish.
Need a different name? Make your own name tracing worksheet — free, for any spelling.
Frequently asked questions
Practice writing Derek with real feedback
Scribble teaches cursive this same way on iPad — watch, trace, write, and get feedback on shape, size, spacing, and slant.