How to Use the Random Name Picker
- Paste your names into the list—one per line is easiest, but comma-separated entries also work. Blank spaces are ignored.
- Set how many winners you want to reveal in a single draw and decide if they should be removed from the pool afterward.
- Pick “Show by draw order” for dramatic reveals or “Sort alphabetically” if you need tidy rosters for meeting notes.
- Press Pick Names (or hit the space bar). The list shuffles and a short animation displays the winners.
- Use Copy Winners to grab the result list for email, chat, or slides. The history section keeps the last eight draws.
Features Designed for Fair Draws
- Pool Management: Removal mode prevents repeat winners, while “keep” mode is perfect for quick classroom demos.
- Multiple Winners: Draw up to 50 names at once—great for raffle prizes, task assignments, or breakout groups.
- Animated Reveal: Adds suspense before each batch of winners, useful for livestreams or event hosting.
- History + Copy: Capture a timestamped log so you can verify results later and copy them instantly.
- Keyboard Shortcut: Tap Space to repeat draws hands-free when you need rapid sequences.
Tips, Scenarios, and Best Practices
Use this picker for raffles, volunteer assignments, breakout rooms, or any situation where names need to stay confidential—everything happens locally in your browser. For multiple rounds, enable removal so winners sit out until you reset the pool. Hosting a stream? Switch sorting to “draw order,” keep the animation on screen, and let chat anticipate each reveal. Educators can keep the history pane visible to show transparency when selecting presenters.
Pair the tool with the Random Team Generator when you’re ready to split everyone into larger groups, or the Decision Wheel when winners need to choose prizes. Because it runs entirely offline once loaded, you can bring this picker to classrooms, boardrooms, and events without a network connection.