TOOLPick a random winner in style
Drop in a list of names and let the picker choose one at random, with a little suspense before it reveals the winner. Turn on Remove winner to draw several without repeats — perfect for raffles, prize draws and picking who goes next.
Great for
- Giveaways and raffle draws.
- Classroom "who's next" picks.
- Choosing a team captain or a volunteer.
Prefer a spinning wheel? Try the decision wheel. Just need to shuffle the whole list? Use the list shuffler.
How to use the name picker
- Paste your list of names or entries, one per line.
- Pick a winner — the tool cycles through the names before landing on one at random.
- Turn on "remove winner" to draw multiple prizes without anyone winning twice.
Running a fair giveaway
For a raffle or social-media giveaway, transparency is everything. A few habits keep it credible: paste the final entry list so it's fixed before you draw, screen-record or share your screen so people see the pick happen, and use remove winner when awarding several prizes so each draw produces a different name. Every entry has an equal chance on each draw. To make the drawing itself more of a spectacle, spin the decision wheel, or randomise the whole running order at once with the list shuffler.
Frequently asked questions
How does the name picker choose a winner?
It selects one name at random from your list using your browser's random number generator, so every name has an equal chance of being picked.
Can I draw several winners without repeats?
Yes. Turn on remove winner and each pick is taken out of the list, so drawing again gives a different name — ideal for raffles and multiple prizes.
Is it fair for a giveaway?
Every entry gets an equal chance on each draw. For public giveaways, it's a simple, transparent way to pick a random winner.