Pick a fair winner from any list.
Random Name Picker
Pick a fair random winner from any list of names. Perfect for giveaways, classrooms, and live streams. No sign-up required.
- No sign-up
- Runs in your browser
- Cryptographic randomness
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Paste a list of names and let the picker choose a winner without bias. It is built for giveaways, classroom participation, live streams, and any moment when everyone needs to see that the draw was fair.
Choose how many winners to draw, optionally remove selected names for multi-prize rounds, and keep a visible history of results. The names stay in your browser; nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.
How to pick a random name
- 01
Add names
Paste one name per line. Duplicate names are allowed if a person has multiple entries.
- 02
Set the winners
Choose one or more winners and decide whether selected names should be removed.
- 03
Pick and record
Generate the winners, then copy the result or keep the history visible during the announcement.
Popular ways to pick a name
Social media giveaways
Pick a winner from verified entries and show the list and result on screen.
Classroom participation
Call on students fairly without repeatedly choosing the same names.
Live streams and events
Draw audience winners in real time with a visible, simple process.
Frequently asked questions
Is the name picker fair?
Each name has an equal chance on every draw when duplicates are treated as separate entries. The picker uses a cryptographically secure random source and Fisher–Yates shuffling.
Can I pick more than one winner?
Yes. Set the winner count and optionally remove selected names after each round. This is useful for multiple prizes or a draft order.
What happens to duplicate names?
Duplicates are treated as separate entries, which is useful when someone has multiple valid entries. Remove duplicates before pasting if each person should have one chance.
Are the names stored?
No. Names remain in the page and disappear when you close or refresh it. The site does not receive them.
Can I use it for a public giveaway?
Yes. Publish the rules and entry list first, perform the draw in one session, and record the timestamp and result. Follow the rules of the platform where you run the giveaway.