How to generate a random letter
- Choose how many letters you want.
- Pick any letter, vowels only or consonants only.
- Tick No repeated letters if each letter should appear once at most.
- Press Generate, or press the spacebar.
Which letters count as vowels?
The vowels are A, E, I, O and U. Every other letter of the 26-letter English alphabet counts as a consonant, including Y, which is treated as a consonant here to keep the groups simple.
Ideas for a random letter
- Categories and Scattergories-style games: pick the starting letter every answer must use.
- Alphabet games: name an animal, a city or a film that starts with the letter.
- Classroom activities: spelling warm-ups, vocabulary challenges and phonics practice.
- Writing prompts: start a story, a poem or a list with a surprise letter.
- Naming and brainstorming: choose an initial to spark ideas.
How random is it?
Every letter in the pool has exactly the same chance. Common letters such as E and T are not favoured the way they are in real words, so this is a true alphabet draw, not a letter-frequency draw. Picks use your browser's cryptographic random number generator.
Need numbers or names instead?
Try the random number generator for numbers, or the random name picker to choose from your own list.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the random letter generator fair?
Yes. Every letter in the chosen group has an equal chance, using your browser's secure random number generator.
Can I get several letters without repeats?
Yes. Tick No repeated letters and choose how many you want, up to 26 for the full alphabet.
Is Y a vowel here?
No. This tool treats only A, E, I, O and U as vowels, so Y is counted as a consonant.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.