Random Name Picker
The most exciting way to pick names randomly
Why Use Our Horse Race Name Picker?
Perfect for Teachers
Pick students randomly for questions, presentations, or group assignments. Way more engaging than a random name generator spreadsheet.
Raffles & Giveaways
Select raffle winners fairly and transparently. Screen record the race to share with participants.
Team Activities
Assign tasks, pick who presents first, or determine turn order in any group setting.
Engaging & Visual
Watch names race instead of a boring wheel spin or list shuffle. Everyone wants to cheer for their name.
No sign-up required • 100% Free
How to Use This Random Name Picker
- Click the button above to open the race with sample names.
- Replace the names with your own list of participants.
- Customize colors for each racer if you want.
- Hit Start Race and watch the exciting horse race!
- The winner is displayed at the finish line.
Features
- ✅ 100% Random & Fair — True randomization with no bias
- ✅ No Limits — Add as many names as you want
- ✅ Mobile Friendly — Works perfectly on phones and tablets
- ✅ Privacy First — All data stays in your browser, nothing is stored
- ✅ Screen Recording Ready — Perfect for sharing results live
Share by URL
Pre-fill a race with your names using a shareable link. Add ?items= followed by comma-separated names:
https://horseracer.app/random?items=Alice,Bob,Charlie,Diana
Opening that URL launches the race immediately with your names pre-loaded. Perfect for sharing with a class, team, or audience before the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the name picker really random?
Yes. Every race uses a different random seed for each horse — including randomized speed bursts and slow-downs. No two races have the same outcome.
How many names can I add?
As many as you want. The race scales to any number of participants.
Can I use this for a classroom raffle?
Absolutely. Enter all student names, screen record the race, and share it. It's transparent, verifiable, and much more exciting than any alternative.