Random Name Picker

How to use the random name picker

1. Paste or type your names — one per line works best, but commas work too. Tip: press Ctrl+Enter (Cmd+Enter on Mac) to pick instantly.
2. Choose your mode — leave no-repeat off for raffles where anyone can win again, or turn it on to cycle through everyone exactly once.
3. Click Pick a Name — watch the rolling animation land on your winner. The pick is added to the history below.
4. Reset when done — use Reset picks to clear the history and refill the pool for a new round.

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Quick answers

How do you pick a random name from a list?

Paste your names one per line and click Pick a Name. The tool draws one name at random, with a quick rolling animation for a little drama — perfect for raffles, giveaways, and classroom cold-calling.

How can I pick names without repeating anyone?

Turn on "Remove winner after picking." Each drawn name is taken out of the pool, so everyone gets picked exactly once before the pool refills — ideal when you want to call on every student in a class.

Is this name picker truly random?

Yes. Every name in the pool has an equal probability on every draw, using your browser's built-in random number generator. There is no weighting, no order bias, and no memory of past picks unless you enable no-repeat mode.

Frequently asked questions