Random Name Picker
Paste in a list of names, hit the button, and a random winner is picked with a spin animation. Has an option to remove the winner so the same name can't be picked twice. Useful for giveaways, classroom picks, or team selection.
How to use
- Enter names, one per line, in the input box.
- Click Pick a Name and watch the animation land on a winner.
- Turn on Remove Winner if you're doing multiple draws and don't want repeats.
- Click Pick Again for another draw.
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Enter a list of names, one per line, and click pick to get a random winner. The selection is fair and instant, with no weighting or pattern. You can remove the chosen name from the list and pick again for second and third places. It is designed for exactly the situations where you need a genuinely neutral result: giveaways, class assignments, raffle draws, or deciding who goes first.
The key thing about random selection tools is that the process has to feel fair to everyone involved. Showing the full list, visibly randomizing, and displaying the result transparently makes this feel more credible than pulling a name out of a hat where nobody can see the pile. Everyone can see their name was in the pool before the draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many names can I enter?
There is no hard limit. Enter as many names as you need, one per line.
Can I remove the winner and pick again?
Yes. After a pick you can remove the winner from the list and run another selection for second place, third place, and so on.
Is the selection truly random?
Yes. The picker uses the browser's random number generator which produces a statistically fair draw from the available names.
Can I save my list for next time?
The list stays in the input field during your session. Refresh the page and it resets. Copy and save your list externally if you want to reuse it.