Pick and Tick

Random name picker

Your lists stay in your browser.

Who's next?

10 names, 10 not yet picked this round.

Saved lists

Saved in this browser only.

Options

How we pick: your browser's secure random number generator chooses, with every name equally likely. With no repeats on, it's like drawing names from a hat and only refilling the hat once it's empty.

How to use the random name picker

  1. Type or paste names, one per line, or import a .txt or .csv file.
  2. Choose how many to pick at once.
  3. Press Pick a name, or Enter. The name shows big on the board.
  4. Keep picking. Nobody comes up twice until everyone has had a turn.

Questions

How does "no repeats" work?

Picked names wait until everyone on the list has been picked once, then the round starts again. The board shows how many have been picked this round. Press Start over to put everyone back.

Can I pick several names at once?

Yes. Set How many and press Pick. One pick never has the same person twice. If fewer names are left in the round than you ask for, it picks the rest of the round and then starts a new one.

Is it really random?

Yes. It uses your browser's secure random number generator with every name equally likely. The quick shuffle before the reveal is only for show; the result is decided when you press Pick.

Can I use the same class list next time?

Open Saved lists, type a name like Class 4B, and press Save. It's kept in this browser. Copy share link puts the list in a link instead, after the

Can I import names from a spreadsheet?

Copy a column in Excel or Google Sheets and paste it into the box, or import a .csv file. The first column is used.

Is my list sent anywhere?

No. Your lists stay in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server.