Paste one name per line
Add each participant on its own line so the picker can count the entries cleanly and ignore empty rows.
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Random Name Picker
Pick one or several names from a pasted list, optionally remove winners, and keep the whole draw private in your browser.
Name picker workspace
Draw results
The result panel shows the latest draw and a short local session history so you can keep running fair picks from the same list.
What this picker is best for
A good fit when you already have a list and want the selection step to be fast, fair, and easy to explain.
- Classroom cold calls, teams, and seat assignments
- Giveaways, raffles, and small prize draws
- Meeting facilitation, order selection, and rotation lists
How to use the random name picker
The fastest workflow is to paste the list once, choose the draw size, then decide whether winners should stay in the pool or be removed after each round.
Choose how many names to draw
Use one draw for a single winner or raise the count when you need teams, alternates, or a shortlist.
Decide whether winners stay in the pool
Enable removal when you want sequential rounds without repeats. Leave it off when every round should start from the same full list.
Example scenarios
These are common ways to use a browser-based name picker in everyday work and school contexts.
Classroom volunteer draw
Pick one student for a quick answer or whiteboard task.
Sample setup
- List
- 25 student names
- Names to pick
- 1
- Remove winners
- Off
Result: One student is selected instantly.
Meeting speaking order
Pick three people and remove them so later rounds do not repeat earlier speakers.
Sample setup
- List
- 12 team members
- Names to pick
- 3
- Remove winners
- On
Result: Three names are drawn and the remaining pool shrinks for the next round.