Random Name Picker
Enter a list of names or items, one per line, and let this tool pick one at random with a fair, unbiased draw. Pick winners one at a time without repeats, or just get a single random pick in a couple of clicks.
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Why This Tool Matters
A teacher wants to call on a student at random instead of always picking the same few raised hands. A giveaway host needs to choose a winner from a list of entries in a way that's clearly fair to everyone watching. A team lead wants to randomly decide who presents first in a meeting instead of the same person volunteering every time. A group organizing a Secret Santa needs to pair people up without anyone picking their own name. All of these need the same thing: a genuinely random pick that isn't influenced by who's asking. This tool draws from your list with a cryptographically random selection, and can remove each winner automatically so a multi-round draw never repeats a name.
How to Use
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Enter names
Type or paste names, one per line, into the box above.
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Click to pick
Click Pick a Random Name and watch the result shuffle.
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Get your result
See the winner, and pick again if you need more than one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the selection truly random?+−
Yes. Each pick uses your browser's cryptographically secure random number generator (the same kind used for security-sensitive randomness) to choose an index into your list, rather than a simpler pseudo-random function. Every name has an equal chance of being picked each time.
Can I pick multiple winners without repeats?+−
Yes — turn on "Remove winner from list after each pick" before you start. Each pick then deletes the winning name from the list, so every subsequent draw comes from the remaining names with no repeats, which is ideal for giveaways with multiple prizes.
Is there a limit to how many names I can enter?+−
No hard-coded limit. The picker runs entirely in your browser, so it comfortably handles a short list of five names or a roster of several hundred.
Does this save or share my list anywhere?+−
No. Your list and the picked result stay entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded, stored, or sent to a server. Closing or refreshing the tab clears everything.