🎡 Random Picker
Random Name Picker
Paste in a list of names, spin the wheel, and get a fair random winner — for giveaways, raffles, classroom picks, or deciding who goes first. Draw multiple winners, run a no-repeat raffle, and see the exact odds for every name. Everything runs privately in your browser.
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Names in the wheel
Live odds
| Name | Entries | Chance |
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Draw history
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What is a random name picker?
A random name picker takes a list of names and selects one — or several — completely at random, the same way drawing a name out of a hat would. This tool visualises the pick as a spinning wheel, similar to popular "wheel of names" tools, but adds a few things most simple pickers skip: a raffle mode so winners are not picked twice, the option to weight names by how many times you enter them, and a live odds table so you can see exactly how fair the draw is before you spin.
Common uses
| Use case | How to set it up |
|---|---|
| Giveaway or contest winner | Paste all entries, keep raffle mode on, and draw as many winners as you have prizes. |
| Classroom name picker | Add your class list and use Quick Pick for a fast, fair way to call on a student. |
| Team or turn order | Set winners per spin to your full player count and disable raffle mode to reveal a random order. |
| Weighted raffle tickets | Enter a name once per ticket bought — duplicate weighting handles the odds automatically. |
| Tie-breaker | Add just the tied names and spin once for an instant, unbiased decision. |
Frequently asked questions
Is the random name picker actually fair?
Yes. Every name has an equal chance unless you intentionally weight the odds by entering a name more than once. The wheel uses the browser's random number generator, and the live odds table shows the exact percentage chance for every name before you spin.
Can I pick more than one winner at a time?
Yes. Set the winners-per-spin option to draw 2, 3, 5 or more names in a single spin. Winners within the same draw are always unique, even if raffle mode is off.
How do I stop the same person from winning twice?
Turn on "Remove winners after each draw" (raffle mode). Every name that wins is taken out of the wheel, so future spins can only land on names that have not won yet. Use Reset wheel to bring everyone back for a new round.
What happens if I type the same name twice?
By default, repeated entries increase that name's chance of being picked — similar to putting more than one raffle ticket in a hat. If you want every unique name to have exactly the same odds instead, turn off duplicate weighting or use the Remove duplicates button.
Is my name list uploaded anywhere?
No. The wheel, the random selection, and the history all run locally in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is sent to a server or stored outside your device.
Can I use this for a classroom or team pick?
Yes. It works well for picking a student to answer a question, assigning presentation order, drawing raffle or giveaway winners, or choosing who goes first in a game.