Random Name Picker
Enter any list of names and pick one at random with an animated spinner. Great for raffles, turn-taking, and classroom activities.
Press Enter to add. Paste comma-separated or one-per-line lists.
How to pick a random name
Sometimes you need a quick, unbiased way to pick one name from a list — for class participation, prize draws, deciding who goes first, or assigning tasks. This random name picker makes it simple and fun with an animated selection effect.
Type names individually, paste a comma-separated list, or drop in one name per line. Press the Pick button and the spinner cycles through all names before landing on the winner. Save your lists for repeat use — they stay in your browser between sessions.
Quick example
Running a book raffle? Paste the 30 student names, press Pick, and the spinner selects the winner. Need to pick again for second and third place? Press Pick again — the tool tracks your history so you can see all results.
Switch to Groups mode if you need to split names into teams rather than picking one.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Each name in the list has an equal chance of being selected every time you press Pick.
Absolutely. The tool works with any list of names or items — team members, raffle entries, task assignments, or anything else.
Yes. Your most recent list and any saved lists are stored in your browser's local storage. They persist until you clear them.
The tool picks with replacement by default (the same name can be picked again). You can manually check the history to avoid repeats, or remove the picked name from the list.