Random Name Picker
Paste a list of names and pick one or more at random
This random name picker is a quick way to choose from a list without spinning a wheel. Teachers can use it for questions, presentation order, classroom games, or choosing helpers. It also works for giveaways, teams, meetings, party games and everyday decisions.
How to use it
- Paste names into the box, one per line or separated by commas.
- Choose how many names you want to pick.
- Click Pick Name to get a random result.
- Use Copy result if you need to paste the chosen name elsewhere.
Classroom examples
- Pick one student to answer the next question.
- Pick three students for a quick review activity.
- Choose a presentation order or reading order.
- Pick a classroom helper, topic, reward or game option.
Privacy
Names stay in your browser while you use the page. Spinnit does not require a login and does not upload your list.
Related classroom tools
For a teacher-specific picker with no-repeat mode, use the Random Student Picker. For a visual classroom display, try the Wheel of Names. For group work, use the Random Team Generator or List Shuffler. You can also start from the Classroom Random Tools hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this random name picker in class?
Yes. Paste a class list and pick one or more names for questions, presentations, activities or classroom games.
Are names uploaded to Spinnit?
No. The picker runs in your browser and does not upload your list.
Can I pick more than one name?
Yes. Set how many names to pick and the tool will return that many unique names from the current list.