Formula to Get a Random Name from a List in Google Sheets

Sometimes we need a random name from the list of names to select a winner for giveaway, lucky draw, etc. You can use Google Sheets for this.

Use below formula as it is if names are in Column A that is the first column. 

=indirect("A"&randbetween(1,counta(A:A)))

Remember that RandBetween function changes values when you make any changes in the sheet.

Watch below video for full explanation:

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