Random Name Picker
Free random name picker tool. Randomly select names from your list for games, contests, or decision making. Simple and fast name selection.
Support .txt and .csv files. Each line or comma-separated value will be treated as a name.
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About Random Name Picker
Random Name Picker is a powerful and user-friendly web tool designed to randomly select names from a given list. Whether you're organizing a classroom activity, planning an event, or need to make fair selections, this tool provides an efficient and entertaining solution.
How to Use the Random Name Picker?
📝 Step 1: Add Names
- Type names directly in the text box, or
- Upload a file (.txt or .csv) with your name list
- The tool automatically handles different languages and encodings
⚙️ Step 2: Set Options
- Choose how many names to pick (1-100)
- Check "Allow Duplicates" if you want the same name picked multiple times
- Add a custom name for your session (optional)
🎬 Step 3: Pick Names
- Click "Generate" button
- Watch the animated selection on screen
- See your selected names appear
📋 Step 4: Use Results
- Copy results to clipboard
- Save to history for later reference
- View history of all your previous picks
Special Features
- Supports all languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, etc.
- Smart file handling: Automatically fixes encoding issues
- Works on all devices: Desktop, tablet, and mobile
That's it! Simple and powerful random name selection in just 4 steps! 🎯✨
Key Features
1. Flexible Input Format
- Support for various input formats (one per line, comma-separated, space-separated)
- Automatically detects and processes different separators
- Handles large lists of names efficiently
2. Customizable Selection
- Choose how many names to pick (1-100)
- Option to allow or prevent duplicate selections
- Perfect for both single and multiple selections
3. Multiple Output Formats
Choose from 6 different separators for your results: new lines, commas, spaces, semicolons, tabs, or pipes.
4. Instant Results
Get random name selections instantly with our fast algorithm. No waiting, no registration required.
5. Copy Functionality
One-click copy to clipboard for easy use in other applications or sharing with others.
Common Use Cases
- Games and Contests: Randomly select winners, players, or participants
- Classroom Activities: Choose students for presentations or group assignments
- Team Building: Randomly assign team members or project roles
- Decision Making: Break ties or make random choices when you can't decide
- Events and Parties: Select random participants for activities or games
- Research and Surveys: Randomly sample participants from a larger group