Random Name Picker
Paste a list of names, click Pick a Winner, and watch the slot-machine roll until it lands. Used by teachers, giveaway hosts, and anyone who hates being the tiebreaker.
Three steps. No signup. Done.
1. Paste your list
One name per line works best, but commas and semicolons are fine too. Empty lines are skipped automatically.
2. Hit "Pick a Winner"
The picker cycles through your list at high speed and lands on a single name — chosen with cryptographic randomness.
3. Share the result
Copy or share the winner with one tap. Or toggle "Remove winner" to keep going through the list without repeats.
What people pick names for.
📚 Classroom cold-calls
Fair student selection without favoritism. Drop in your roster once and use it all year.
🎁 Giveaway winners
Paste comments or emails from your contest, screen-record the pick for proof.
🍕 Restaurant deciders
Type the places you're considering, let randomness end the debate.
🔁 Daily standup picker
Random presentation order for your team. Keeps things fair and lively.
Frequently asked.
Is the random name picker actually random?
Yes. We use crypto.getRandomValues(), the cryptographically-strong random source built into your browser. The same source used to generate security keys. There's no weighting, no machine learning, no preference — just real randomness.
Is there a limit to how many names I can use?
Practically, no. The picker handles thousands of names without breaking a sweat because everything runs locally in your browser. We've tested with 10,000+ entries.
Can I use it for a giveaway and prove it's fair?
Absolutely. Many giveaway hosts screen-record the pick happening live. Since the tool runs entirely client-side and uses transparent randomness, what you see is what you get.
Does it remember my list between visits?
Your list stays in this tab as long as you don't refresh. We deliberately don't save anything to a server or sync across devices — your list is yours alone.
How is this different from a wheel spinner?
Same outcome, different vibes. The spin the wheel tool gives you a visual wheel for groups watching together. The name picker is faster and better for long lists.