Cursive Names

Natalie in Cursive

Watch the name Natalie drawn in cursive stroke by stroke, trace it on the writing lines, and print a free practice worksheet.

There are 7 letters in Natalie, but only 3 strokes: N-a-t-a-l-i-e in one continuous stroke; then go back to dot the i and cross the t. Play the animation to see how the letters flow together, then trace the whole word and download the printable practice sheet.

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

How to write Natalie in cursive

  1. 1Write N, a, t, a, l, i, e as one continuous stroke, joining each letter to the next without lifting the pencil.
  2. 2Go back and dot the i and cross the t.
Strokes: 3Pencil lifts: 2Letters: 7

The capital N fills the space between the baseline and the topline. t and l are tall letters that reach toward the topline. a, i, and e stay between the baseline and the midline.

How the letters in Natalie connect

Follow the joins as you write Natalie: N ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of a; a ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of t; t ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of a; a ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of l; l ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of i; the remaining 1 joins follow the same rhythm to the end of the word.

The letters in Natalie

Shaky on n, a, and t or any of the others? Open the letter's own guide below for its stroke order, joins, and practice sheet.

Trace Natalie in cursive

Now write it yourself. Put your finger or mouse on the green circle and follow every stroke of Natalie — the check only advances while you stay on the line.

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

Free printable Natalie cursive worksheet

The free printable Natalie worksheet follows the same order as this page: a trace row with dashed models, a green-dot row to start each attempt, a copy row beside a solid model, and blank lines to fill on your own.

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Frequently asked questions

Write N-a-t-a-l-i-e 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.

Natalie takes 3 strokes: N-a-t-a-l-i-e 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 N fills the space between the baseline and the topline. t and l are tall letters that reach toward the topline. a, i, and e stay between the baseline and the midline.

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

Practice writing Natalie with real feedback

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