Name Picker
Name Picker is an easy-to-use online tool to draw a random name from a list of names. You can select a name by spinning a wheel or instantly pick a winner.
Choose multiple names at once in the raffle generator, up to 10 names per draw.
To start, add your list of names and raffle settings in the Random Picker settings, and spin the wheel or start raffle to draw names.
| Features | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple winners | Max. 3 | Up to 10 |
| Theme color, logo & title | No | Yes |
| Results saved to account | No | Yes |
| Ad-free | No | Yes |
| Price | $0 /mo | $9 /mo |
Random Picker Settings
Pick a Winner at Random
| Draw details | |
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| By commentpicker.com | |
How to draw a random name?
Draw a random name from a list of names in the following steps:
- Add a list of names.
- Choose raffle and results settings.
- Start raffle or spin wheel to pick a random name.
- Save results and share winner.
Prefer a visual guide? Watch our step-by-step video tutorial below on how to use the Random Name Picker app.
Features Random Name Picker
The Random Name Picker offers unique features to help you create the perfect raffle, whether you're a teacher, company, influencer, or just using it at home with family or friends. You'll find details for each feature below.
Multiple Winners
You can select up to 3 winners at once. Premium users can even choose up to 10 winners at once.
It is possible to prevent a winner from being selected multiple times.
Animations
You can choose one of the following animations for drawing names:
- Show random names.
- Wheel of Names.
- Spinning names.
- No animation (quick draw).
Choose to add confetti, or sound effects to create the perfect raffle experience.
Branding
Personalize your giveaway to match your brand:
- Add your own title.
- Set a custom theme color.
- Upload your logo.
- Hide information on the results.
How to Use Random Name Picker?
Random Name Picker is a free online tool that lets you pick a random name from a list. It’s perfect for raffles, contests, and giveaways, and also useful for everyday decisions like choosing who goes first or helping teachers randomly select a student in the classroom.
You can pick a name with the Name Picker via the simple steps below.
Step 1: Add Names
Enter your list of names in the Name Picker settings. You can add as many names as you like, with no limit.
Step 2: Set Raffle and Result Settings
Select the number of winners and customize the raffle to match your style. Choose an animation like the name picker wheel, and personalize it with theme colors, a title, and your logo.
Step 3: Pick a Random Name
Press the Start button or spin the wheel to randomly pick a winner from your list.
Once the winner is selected, you can create a result page and share it to ensure transparency.
Save Raffle Results & Announce Name Picker Winners
Learn how to save your raffle results and create a public results page with Random Name Picker, ensuring transparency in announcing your winners.
Save & Share Results
Store the results of your draw and create a public results page. Here's how:
- Premium users: Results are automatically stored to your dashboard for convenience and transparency.
- Free users: After the raffle concludes, use the copy link or share buttons to save your result.
Announce winners: Share the public results page link or certificate image to reveal the winners to your audience.
Which Data is Saved?
We securely store the following raffle details for transparency:
- Names of winner(s).
- Number of entries.
- Draw date.
- Logo (if added).
- Title (if added).
Individual names of entries are not retained. All raffle results are stored for a minimum of 3 months.
Public Results Page
View an example of a public results page from a Name Picker raffle:
Random Name Picker Wheel Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find answers of frequently asked questions about the tool in the list below. Is your specific question not listed? Please send us a message via Facebook or Instagram.
The Random Name Picker is completely free to use, and there are no limits on the number of times you can use it or the number of names you can enter. You can use our tool for a variety of purposes, such as selecting winners for contests, raffles, or giveaways, or simply for fun games and activities.
Name Picker allows you to enter an unlimited number of names. However, for optimal readability when using a Name Picker Wheel, we recommend keeping the number of names to 100 or fewer.
When you use the Random Name Picker, we don't store any results by default. Only if you create a result page, we store the outcome of the raffle, which includes the name of the winner(s), the total number of names, and the date of the draw.
Additionally, a certificate is generated to acknowledge the winners of the raffle. This way, you can rest assured that your information is kept secure and confidential.
In the Random Name Picker, you can draw up to 10 names at once for a single raffle. If you need to select more winners, you can use the 'Pick new winner' button to choose additional names.
This button becomes visible after you have drawn the initial names. If you are using the name wheel, you can only select one name at a time. We hope this makes it easy and convenient for you to select the right number of winners for your needs.
The Name Picker lets you save multiple lists of names locally on your device for later use. Name your list and press 'Save'. These saved lists can be accessed and used for any raffle or selection process, but only on the device where they were saved.
Absolutely! Our Name Picker also includes a Name Picker Wheel that you can use to draw a winner by spinning the wheel. Select the 'Wheel of Names' animation in the draw settings to create your customized wheel. With the Name Picker Wheel, you can create an interactive and fun way to select a winner from your list of names.