How do I pick one random name from a list?

Paste one item per line and click Pick One. The tool chooses one entry at random and shows the result instantly.

Can I remove duplicate entries before picking?

Yes. Turn on the remove duplicates option so repeated names or items only appear once before the random pick or shuffle.

Can I shuffle the whole list instead of picking one item?

Yes. Click Shuffle List to randomize the full order, then copy or download the shuffled result.

Random Picker

Pick a student, chore, prompt, prize, or team member from any pasted list.

Paste one item per line

Remove empty lines Trim spaces Remove duplicates

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Result list

Paste a list, then pick one item or shuffle everything.

Try related tools

Keep working with lists using Alphabetize, Remove Duplicate Lines, and Case Converter.

What this random picker is for

This tool helps when you need a quick fair choice from a pasted list. It works well for classrooms, chores, warm-up prompts, giveaways, team assignments, and one-off decisions where you do not want to number items by hand.

Ways to use it

Pick one student: choose a speaker, helper, or presenter.
Shuffle a list: randomize turn order, prompts, or teams.
Clean the input first: trim spaces, remove blank lines, and optionally drop duplicates.
Save the result: copy the chosen item or download the shuffled order as text.

Frequently asked questions

Does this keep duplicate names? It can. Turn on remove duplicates if you only want each entry once.

Can I use this on mobile? Yes. The tool works on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers.

Can I shuffle instead of picking just one item? Yes. Use Shuffle List to randomize the entire order.