Enter Names
One name per line, or separated by commas.
And the winner is...
Recently Picked
Names in the Pool
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Key Features
Everything you need, right at your fingertips. Simple, fast, and built for everyone.
Fair Random Selection
Pick a random name from any list —completely fair and unbiased.
Enter Any List
Paste names separated by commas, lines, or spaces.
No Repeat Mode
Option to remove names once picked so everyone gets a turn.
Shuffle List
Randomize the entire order of your name list.
Pick History
See all previous picks so you can track who has been chosen.
Wheel Animation
Fun spinning-wheel style selection animation.
How to Use This Random Name Picker
Getting started is easy. Just follow these simple steps.
Enter Names
Paste or type your list of names, one per line.
Choose Mode
Pick once, or enable 'no repeats' for sequential draws.
Click Pick
Watch the random selector spin and land on a name.
View History
See all picks and continue drawing as needed.
About This Random Name Picker
A random name picker is a tool that randomly selects one or more names from a list. It is perfect for giveaways, raffles, classroom activities, team selection, decision making, and any situation where you need a fair and unbiased selection.
Random selection is important for fairness —it ensures that every name has an equal chance of being chosen and that the result cannot be manipulated. A digital random picker using a good random number generator is more reliable than drawing names from a hat, which can be inadvertently biased.
Some common uses for a random name picker include: classroom activities (randomly selecting students to answer questions or form groups), giveaway winners, team or group assignments, choosing who goes first in a game, picking a restaurant or movie, and any decision where you want impartial results.
Using an online name picker is simple: just enter your list of names, click the button, and get a randomly selected winner. Features like removal of picked names, history tracking, and shuffle mode make it versatile for different use cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a name?
Paste one name per line, then click Pick. The wheel lands on one name from the list.
Can the same name be picked twice?
Turn on no-repeat mode and a name is removed after it is picked, so each person gets one turn.
Is the list uploaded?
No. The names stay in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.