Random Name Picker – Pick a Random Winner from a List
Enter a list of names and instantly pick one or more random winners. Perfect for giveaways, classroom activities, team selection, lucky draws and any random selection. Free, no signup required.
Use Cases
- Giveaways — pick a random winner from Instagram/YouTube comment entries
- Classroom — randomly select students for questions or presentations
- Team building — randomly assign people to teams or groups
- Lucky draw — office events, festivals, competitions
- Decision making — can't decide? Let randomness pick for you
💡 For completely fair selection: paste all names from a spreadsheet column (one per line), set the pick count to the number of winners you need, and click Pick Winner. Each click gives a fresh random result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the selection truly random?Yes. This tool uses JavaScript's Math.random() with a Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm, which provides cryptographically adequate randomness for fair name picking.
Can I pick multiple winners?Yes — set the Pick Count to any number. The tool ensures no name is picked twice in the same draw.
Can I save the name list for later?The list stays in the text box as long as the page is open. Copy your list to a notepad file to save it between sessions.