Need to pick a winner for a contest, choose a student for a presentation, or assign tasks randomly? Our Random Name Picker is the fairest way to make a decision.
Just paste your list of names, choose how many winners you need, and let our algorithm select them instantly. It works great for raffles, team building, and classroom activities.
Yes. We use the Fisher-Yates Shuffle algorithm, which is the gold standard for randomness in computer science.
It ensures that every name on the list has an mathematically equal chance of being selected.
It prevents repeat winners.
If you are drawing multiple prizes one by one (e.g., 3rd place, then 2nd place), enabling this option automatically removes the winner’s name from the input box so they cannot be picked again in the next round.
Yes. You can copy a column of names from Excel, Google Sheets, or a Word document and paste it directly into the text box.
The tool automatically detects line breaks and counts the total number of participants instantly.
Virtually no limit.
You can paste hundreds or even thousands of names.
Whether you are running a small office Secret Santa or a large Instagram giveaway with thousands of entries, the tool handles it efficiently.
1. Visual Suspense:
We added a “roulette” animation that cycles through the names before stopping on the winner. This adds a layer of excitement and suspense, making it perfect for recording screen-captured videos for social media.
2. Multiple Winners:
Need to pick a top 3? Or choose 5 volunteers? You don’t have to run the tool five times. Just set the “Number of Winners” to 5, and the tool will pick and display all of them simultaneously in a clear list.
3. Clean & Ad-Free:
Many name pickers are cluttered with ads and pop-ups. Our tool is clean, lightweight, and focused purely on the task. It loads instantly on mobile and desktop, ensuring a smooth experience during your live event.
💡 Pro Tip: Use this for “Decision Fatigue”. Can’t decide where to go for lunch or which movie to watch? List your options as “names” (e.g., Pizza, Sushi, Burgers) and let the random picker decide your fate!