Random Name Picker
how we choose
Fair pick with crypto.getRandomValues The winner is chosen before the wheel moves, with your browser’s cryptographic random generator (crypto.getRandomValues) and no bias toward any position. The animation only lands on that result. With weights on, each entry’s chance is its weight divided by the total.
Paste a list of names and spin. The picked name is shown large, then sits out so everyone gets a turn.
Paste your list and spin
Copy names from a spreadsheet, a class register or a chat and paste them into Edit: every line becomes a sector. Remove duplicates with one tap, sort A–Z or shuffle the order.
Remove winner is on by default for names, so nobody is picked twice until everyone has had a turn. The result shows how many names are left.
For classrooms, meetings and giveaways
Teachers use it to call on students and full screen makes it readable on a projector. Teams use it to pick who runs the stand-up. For a giveaway with several winners and backups, the giveaway picker is a better fit.
Picking is fair: each name has the same chance, drawn with your browser's crypto.getRandomValues.
Questions
Can I paste names from Excel or Google Sheets?
Yes. Copy the column and paste it into Edit; each row becomes a name.
Will a name be picked twice?
Not while Remove winner is on. Reset the round to put everyone back.
Are the names stored online?
No. They stay in this browser unless you create a share link.
Can I split the names into groups?
Yes. Switch to Teams mode with the same list.