How to use the Random Name Picker
- Enter names or items, one per line.
- Choose how many to pick.
- Press Pick at random.
- Optionally remove winners so they can't be picked twice.
What does this tool do?
The whole list is shuffled with a secure, unbiased shuffle and the first entries become the winners, so every name has exactly the same chance.
Why use it?
- Social media giveaways.
- Choosing a student or team member.
- Settling “who goes first?”
Tip for giveaways
Remove duplicate entries first with the Remove Duplicate Lines tool, so nobody gets extra chances.
Privacy
Everything you type is processed in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to our servers or stored by us. There's no account to create and nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Is it truly random?
Results come from crypto.getRandomValues, your browser's cryptographically secure random generator, with an unbiased method of picking from a range — so every outcome is equally likely.
Can I pick several winners at once?
Yes. Choose how many to pick and each name can only be picked once per draw. You can also remove picked names from the list for the next round.
Last reviewed by the M2Toolkit team.