What is Random Name Picker?
Random Name Picker chooses a person from your list with a quick shuffle animation and a big name reveal. Turn on "No repeats" and it works through the whole list before anyone is picked twice — ideal for classrooms, stand-up meetings and fair turn-taking.
Paste once, keep forever: your list is saved on the device. Use fullscreen on the projector so the reveal is visible to the whole room.
Game setup
How to play Random Name Picker
- Paste your list — names, tasks, options — one per line.
- Press PICK. A fast shuffle animation runs through the entries and stops on the winner.
- Choose whether picked entries are removed so nobody is chosen twice, or kept for repeat picks.
- Share or copy the result, or open fullscreen for the big screen.
How many players?
Random Name Picker works with 2+ players and a typical round takes about 20 sec. Recommended age: All ages.
Best occasions
Tips
- Turn on "No repeats" for classrooms or raffles so everyone gets one turn.
- Use Pick Several to choose multiple winners in one go.
- Your list is saved on this device so it is ready next time.
Random Name Picker FAQ
Can I reset the picked names?
Yes — Reset Round clears the "already picked" list without deleting your names.
Does Random Name Picker avoid repeats?
When "No repeats" is on, each entry is picked at most once until the list is exhausted, then it resets.
Can I pick more than one?
Yes — set how many to pick and all are chosen at once, without duplicates.
Is my list stored anywhere?
Only on your device, in your browser's local storage. Nothing is uploaded.