Add the names
Enter one participant per line. You can add between 2 and 500 entries.
Random Name Picker
Every name gets a fair chance.
Add participants, choose how many winners you need, and draw instantly. Pick again or remove winners for the next round.
How to use the random name picker
The picker works entirely in your browser. Start with the sample list or paste names from a class, meeting, game, or giveaway.
Choose the draw
Set the number of winners and decide whether selected entries should be removed.
Pick fairly
Select Pick a name to reveal the winner or winners and keep a short round history.
Ways to use a name picker
Classroom participation
Choose a presenter, reader, helper, or person to answer the next question.
Meeting order
Pick who goes first or create a fair speaking order over several rounds.
Game or giveaway
Draw one or several participants from a pasted list.
What is a random name picker?
A random name picker selects entries from a list without requiring slips of paper or a shared account. Each non-empty line becomes one entry in the draw, and multiple winners are selected without reusing the same line within that round.
Repeated names remain separate entries. That is useful when two people share a name, but it also means entering the same participant more than once increases that name’s chance of being selected.
Frequently asked questions
How many names can I add?
You can add from 2 to 500 non-empty lines and draw up to 20 winners at once.
Can one name win twice in the same round?
The same input line cannot be selected twice in one round. Identical names on separate lines are treated as separate entries.
Can winners be removed automatically?
Yes. Turn on Remove winners after drawing to remove the selected input lines before the next round.
Does Whimivo save or upload names?
No. The list and results stay in the current browser tab and are not sent to a server.
Is this suitable for an official giveaway?
It is intended for informal draws. Regulated or audited giveaways may require certified rules, identity checks, and permanent records.