Is the random name picker free?

Yes. The Pedatek Random Name Picker is completely free, needs no account, and shows no ads.

Is the draw actually random?

Yes. Every remaining name has an equal chance of being drawn, and a name that has been picked is removed from the pool so nobody gets chosen twice in a round.

Do I need to install anything?

No. It runs in the browser on a laptop, tablet or classroom display — there is nothing to download.

Can I use it on an interactive whiteboard?

Yes. It is designed for the big screen, and the hands-free gesture control means you can draw a name from across the room.

Will my class list be saved?

Your list stays in your own browser. It is not uploaded to us, and nothing identifies your students.

Random Name Picker — 12 Free Animated Themes

A free, fair, hands-free random name picker for classrooms. Add your students, choose a magical theme, and let it draw a name — no signup, no ads.

Choose a theme

Wizard Hat Name Picker Quick, everybody hide under a wizard’s hat! They swirl round so fast you get dizzy… then one floats up all by itself — that’s you!
Carousel Name Picker Hop on and round we go — faster, faster, lights twinkling, music playing — wheee! — until the pointer stops on the lucky name.
Starry Sky Name Picker Close your eyes and make a wish! All the names twinkle like stars and swirl across the night, then one shines brightest of all.
Fairy Garden Name Picker Shhh… a tiny fairy flutters through the flower garden, peeking here and there — then she lands on one bloom. Tag, you’re it!
Love Hearts Name Picker Wibble-wobble go the candy hearts, all thumping pitter-pat — which little sweetheart will glow the biggest? Pop — that one wins!
Magic Portal Name Picker Round and round the names spin past a glowing magic circle, brighter and brighter… then WHOOSH, the portal opens and picks one!
Race Track Name Picker Ready, set, GO! Every name turns into a zoomy little race-car — they zip and overtake and beep — who’ll reach the finish line first?
Rocket Launch Name Picker Buckle up, space cadets! Count down with me — three… two… one… — and one rocket blasts off to the stars with a whoooosh!
Fishing Trip Name Picker Drop your line and stay super quiet… little name-fish wiggle by… nibble, nibble — gotcha! — reel one up with a big splash!
Jungle Swing Name Picker Whoop whoop! Swing through the jungle like a cheeky monkey, bouncing branch to branch, until you land on the lucky vine.
Magic Pumpkins Name Picker Tap the giggly pumpkins and watch them glow and cackle, one by one… then the very last jack-o’-lantern cracks open — boo, it’s you!
Rabbit Lantern Maze Name Picker Follow the hoppy bunny through the twisty lantern maze — oops, wrong turn! — hop, hop, hop, until the gate swings open wide!

How to use the name picker

Add your class list.
Choose a magical theme.
Draw a name — hands-free.

Frequently asked questions

Is the random name picker free?: Yes. The Pedatek Random Name Picker is completely free, needs no account, and shows no ads.
Is the draw actually random?: Yes. Every remaining name has an equal chance of being drawn, and a name that has been picked is removed from the pool so nobody gets chosen twice in a round.
Do I need to install anything?: No. It runs in the browser on a laptop, tablet or classroom display — there is nothing to download.
Can I use it on an interactive whiteboard?: Yes. It is designed for the big screen, and the hands-free gesture control means you can draw a name from across the room.
Will my class list be saved?: Your list stays in your own browser. It is not uploaded to us, and nothing identifies your students.

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