Random Name Picker

Pick random names from your list with an animated spinning wheel. Perfect for classroom activities, giveaways, raffles, and team selection.

Selection Results

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Settings

Remove selected names from the pool

Team Generator

Selection Results

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Quick Answer

Enter names (one per line), click spin, and watch the animated wheel select a random winner. Perfect for classroom activities, giveaways, team assignments, and fair random selection. Each name has equal probability. Remove selected names to prevent repeats or allow re-selection.

Key Facts

  • Animated spinning wheel with smooth physics
  • Enter unlimited names (one per line)
  • Equal probability for all entries
  • Option to remove winners after selection
  • Pick multiple winners at once
  • Import names from CSV files
  • Team generator mode for group division
  • Weighted selection option for priority entries

Frequently Asked Questions

Type or paste names into the text box, one name per line. You can also import names from a CSV file. Empty lines and duplicate entries are automatically handled based on your settings.
Yes! The picker uses cryptographically secure random number generation (Web Crypto API). Every name has exactly equal probability of being selected, making it fair for raffles and giveaways.
Yes! Set the "Number to Pick" option to select multiple winners at once. You can choose to remove winners from the pool (for unique selections) or allow the same name to be picked multiple times.
Enter all names, specify the number of teams, and click generate. Names are randomly distributed into equal-sized teams. Perfect for classroom groups, sports teams, or project assignments.
Yes! Enable weighted selection and add weight multipliers (e.g., "John x3" gives John 3 entries). Higher weight = higher probability of selection. Useful for loyalty rewards or priority entries.