Random Name Picker
Paste your list of names and pick a random winner. Enable 'remove on pick' for raffles without repeats.
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When enabled, each picked name is removed from the pool so it won't be selected again. Perfect for raffles where every participant gets an equal, one-time chance.
Yes. Names are selected using Math.random() which produces an unpredictable result each time.
Absolutely. Paste your student list, enable 'remove on pick' so no student is called twice, and use it for random questioning or task assignment.
There's no hard limit. The tool works with lists of any size, from 2 to hundreds of names.
Yes — paste any list of names into the text box, one per line. You can use first names, full names, usernames, or any labels you want to pick from.
Yes. Enable the 'Remove on pick' toggle and each selected name is automatically removed from the pool. This ensures every name is picked at most once, which is ideal for raffles and classroom activities.
Yes — it is one of the most popular uses. Paste your class roster, enable 'remove on pick', and work through every student without repeats. It keeps the process fair and students engaged because anyone could be next.
The name list is not automatically saved between page loads. For a persistent list you can bookmark and share, try the Spin the Wheel tool, which encodes your items directly into the page URL.