Cursive Names
Ethel in Cursive
Watch the name Ethel drawn in cursive stroke by stroke, trace it on the writing lines, and print a free practice worksheet.
Ethel takes 2 strokes to write in cursive — E-t-h-e-l in one continuous stroke; then go back to cross the t. The animation below draws it on the writing lines exactly the way children practice it in Scribble; trace it after, then take the worksheet to paper.
How to write Ethel in cursive
- 1Write E, t, h, e, l as one continuous stroke, joining each letter to the next without lifting the pencil.
- 2Go back and cross the t.
Size is what makes Ethel readable: full-height capital E, tall t, h, and l, and midline-height e. Uneven heights are the most common mistake, so check each letter against its lines.
How the letters in Ethel connect
Follow the joins as you write Ethel: E ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of t; t ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of h; h ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of e; e ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of l.
The letters in Ethel
Shaky on e, t, and h or any of the others? Open the letter's own guide below for its stroke order, joins, and practice sheet.
Trace Ethel in cursive
Ready to try? Drag from the green circle through each stroke in order. If you drift off Ethel, 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 Ethel cursive worksheet
Take Ethel 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 Ethel with real feedback
Scribble teaches cursive this same way on iPad — watch, trace, write, and get feedback on shape, size, spacing, and slant.