Random Name Picker
Paste your list, hit pick, and one winner drops onto a golden ticket.
Fast name draws for classes, teams, and giveaways
The Name Picker is a no-frills version of a random draw. Paste a list of names, tap the button, and watch a dramatic scramble land on one lucky winner in a golden ticket-stub card. It's the fastest way to pick one person from a list — no wheel required.
Teachers pick who reads next. Streamers pull a comment for a giveaway. Managers randomly assign the standup demo. Parents choose which kid picks the movie. Whenever you have a list and need to pull one, the name picker gets you there in about a second.
If you want the theatre of a spinning wheel or need to remove winners as you draw, use Wheel of Names instead — same fair pick, more visual drama, plus raffle-mode removal.
The whole page works fine on a phone, tablet, projector, or shared stream screen. Nothing is saved server-side, so your list is private to your browser session.
FAQ
How is this different from Wheel of Names?+
Same random draw, different presentation. Name Picker is a fast slot-machine reveal without the wheel graphic — great when you want speed over spectacle.
Is it fair?+
Yes. Every name in the list has an equal chance of being picked each time.
Can I remove winners as I go?+
For raffle-style draws with automatic removal, use Wheel of Names with the 'Remove winner' option turned on.
How many names can I add?+
As many as you like — very large lists are handled fine because the scramble just cycles through the array.
Is anything saved?+
No. Nothing is stored on our side. Your list lives in your browser until you refresh.