Random Name Picker

Paste a list of names and pick one at random, with no repeats until everyone has had a turn.

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Saved lists stay on this device only. They are never uploaded.

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How it works

Paste your names, one per line, and press Pick a Name. One name is chosen at random and shown large enough to read across a room.

With “No repeats until everyone has had a turn” on, a picked name sits out until the whole list has been called. The counter shows how far through the round you are; when everyone has had a turn, the next pick starts a new round. Your list is never edited.

Press “Save this list” to keep a class list on this device, then load it next lesson from the saved lists menu. Nothing is saved unless you press the button, and saved lists are never uploaded.

People use it for

  • Cold-calling students fairly, with everyone getting a turn
  • Choosing who presents first
  • Picking a name for a small prize
  • Rotating a job or role through a team

Questions

Is every name equally likely?

Yes. Every name still waiting in the current round has the same chance. With no-repeats off, every name in the list has the same chance on every pick.

How do I keep a list for my different classes?

Paste the class, press “Save this list” and give it a name like “Period 3”. Saved lists appear in the menu above the toggle. Use “Update list” after editing, or “Delete” to remove it.

Where are saved lists kept?

In your browser’s local storage on this device only. They are not uploaded, not synced to other devices, and clearing your browser data removes them.

What if a name appears twice?

It gets two turns per round, because it takes two spots in the list. Remove the duplicate if that is not what you want.

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