Random Name Picker
Paste your class list, tap Pick, and a random name appears. Turn on remove picked names so every student gets a turn before anyone repeats.
The wheel picked
Edit the list below, then tap Spin.
Lists stay in this browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Options
Recent picks
How it works
- Paste names into the box, one name per line.
- Set how many names to pick and switch on remove picked names.
- Tap Pick, then open full-screen so the class can see the result.
Every pick starts from your browser's cryptographic random number generator, so each option has the same chance unless you set a weight. How the randomness works.
Ways to use it
Cold calling without bias
A math teacher picks who explains the next problem. Students know the screen chose, not the teacher's favorites.
Line leader each morning
Pick one name for line leader and remove it, so the job rotates through the whole class over a few weeks.
Substitute teacher day
A sub who doesn't know any names pastes the roster and calls on kids fairly from the first period.
Presentation order
Pick all names in a row to set the order for book reports, and nobody can argue about going first.
Office meeting roles
Pick one person to take notes and another to keep time at the weekly team meeting.
Questions people ask
How do I make sure no student is picked twice?
Turn on the option that removes each picked name. The name leaves the list until you reset it, so everyone gets called once before the cycle starts over.
Can I pick several students at once?
Yes. Set how many names you want and the picker draws that many different names in one go, handy for small groups or partners.
Does it work on a classroom projector?
Full-screen classroom mode makes the picked name large and clear, so the back row can read it from a projector or smart board.
Do I need student accounts or emails?
No. You paste plain names, nothing to install, and you can use first names or nicknames only.