Random Name Picker
Randomly select names from a list for fair selection
Names (6 available)
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Random Name Picker
Fairly select a winner, volunteer, or victim from a list. Whether you're running a raffle, picking a student in class, or deciding who buys lunch, this tool ensures a 100% unbiased result every time.
Classroom & Education
- 🎓 Cold Calling: Remove the anxiety of "who goes next?" by letting the algorithm decide. Use the "Exclude previously selected" option to ensure every student participates once before repeats.
- 👥 Group Formation: Shuffle the list to create random breakout groups or project partners instantly.
Office & Events
- Giveaways: Transparently pick winners for Instagram/Twitter contests. Record your screen to prove fairness to your followers.
- Daily Standup: Randomize the speaking order for your agile team meetings so no one is always stuck going first.
- Icebreakers: Paste a list of fun questions instead of names to randomly pick a conversation starter.
How it Works
Behind the scenes, this tool uses the Fisher-Yates Shuffle algorithm. This is the gold standard for randomness in computer science.
The "Exclude" Feature
When you check "Exclude previously selected names," the tool essentially moves the winner to a "used" pile. They cannot be picked again until you hit Reset. This is mathematically equivalent to drawing names from a hat and not putting them back in.