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What if you need to come up with a new name for your character, city, or organization? You’re already tired of coming up with new names and nothing seems striking. What do you do in this kind of scenario?
You can either spend hours thinking of random names or you can create a random name generator. Creating a random name generator in Google Sheets will make things much easier for you, and it’s not that hard to do.
This brief tutorial will give you a detailed guide on how to create a random name generator in Google Sheets.
How To Make A Random Name Generator In Google Sheets?
To create a random name generator in Google Sheets, you can use the RANDBETWEEN function in combination with the INDEX function. Here's how you can do it:
1. Create a list of names that you want to include in the generator. This list should be in a single column, with each name in a separate cell.
2. In a separate cell, enter the following formula:
=INDEX(A:A,RANDBETWEEN(1,COUNTA(A:A)),1)
3. This formula will return a random name from your list by using the INDEX function to select a cell from the range of cells in column A (your list of names) and the RANDBETWEEN function to generate a random number that corresponds to a row number in the range.
4. You can copy and paste this formula into other cells to generate additional random names.
How Do I Randomly Assign A Name In Google Sheets?
This works in the same way as "How to make a random name generator in google sheets" described above. Follow the same steps to randomly assign a name in Google Sheets.
Does Google Sheets Have A Random Number Generator?
Yes, Google Sheets does have a built-in function for generating random numbers. The function is called RAND, and it returns a random number between 0 and 1.
To use the RAND function in Google Sheets, you can simply enter "=RAND()" into a cell. When you press Enter, the cell will display a random number between 0 and 1. You can then use this number in other formulas or calculations as needed.
For example, you can use the RAND function to generate a random integer between two numbers by using the following formula:
=RAND()*(max-min)+min
Where "min" is the minimum number you want to generate and "max" is the maximum number you want to generate.
How Do I Randomize A List Of Names?
If you have a database of names that you have assigned randomly to different rows, you can randomize the list as a whole. To randomize a list of names in Google Sheets, you can use the RAND function in combination with the INDEX and SORT functions. Here's how you can do it:
- Create a list of names that you want to randomize. This list should be in a single column, with each name in a separate cell.
- In an adjacent column, add a column of random numbers next to each name. You can do this by entering the following formula in the first cell of the column: "=RAND()" and then dragging the formula down to the other cells in the column.
- Select both columns of data (the names and the random numbers), and then go to the Data menu and select "Sort sheet by column B, A-Z." This will sort the names in alphabetical order based on the random numbers, effectively randomizing the list.
- If you want to remove the column of random numbers, you can simply delete it. The names will remain in their randomized order.
If you want to create a random name generator in Google Sheets, you can use the INDEX, RAND, and the RANDBETWEEN functions. It’s fairly easy to do, just follow the steps above and you can create a random name generator in only a few minutes.
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