Single or multiple picks
Choose the number of people needed for a response, demonstration, activity, or panel.
Now using
Random name picker
Choose one or more people and keep a clear selection history.
Quick tipUse “remove after selection” when you want everyone to get a turn.
Settings
Pick from 8 available
Names to pickChoose one or several
Remove after selectionAvoid choosing the same person twice
Selected
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Display theme
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Selection history
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How to use this free random name picker
The random name picker helps classrooms, workshops, and meetings choose participants without relying on the same volunteers. It can select one person or several people from the included roster.
Switch on removal after selection when everyone should receive one turn before the pool resets. The selection history makes the current round easy to review.
No-repeat rounds
Remove names after selection so each included person is chosen once before anyone appears again.
Five display themes
Choose a rich visual theme that works for your room and fits long names within the display.
Step by step
Set up a clear result
- 1
Add active participants
Use the shared roster and exclude anyone who should not be part of the current round.
- 2
Choose how many to pick
Set one name for an individual response or a larger number for a small group.
- 3
Set the repeat rule
Use removal after selection when equal turn taking matters. Leave it off when every draw should use the full pool.
- 4
Pick and review
Select names, allow appropriate thinking time, and use the history to see who has already participated.
Good practice
Use the result thoughtfully
Ask before picking
Give everyone time to think about the question before the tool reveals a name.
Allow a respectful pass
Set a consistent support or pass option when public participation could create pressure.
Reset with intention
Clear the pool and history only when you deliberately begin a new round.
Common questions
Answers before you begin
Can a name be picked twice?
Yes when removal after selection is off. Turn it on for a no-repeat round.
Can I pick several names together?
Yes. Set the pick count to any available number within the included roster.
Does the picker save the roster?
Yes. The shared roster saves locally in the same browser and remains available in the other tools.