Random name picker — paste a list, draw a winner
Pick a name, task or item from a list. Draw one result or several, and decide whether winners should stay in the list for later draws.
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The result is generated locally in your browser.
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Each entry can be picked once per draw. Duplicate names act as extra tickets, so the same name can appear more than once. Removing winners also removes other entries with that name. Check the list first. This tool does not provide an independently verified record of the draw.
How to use
- Paste the entries. Use one entry per line, or commas on a single line. Check the entry count and remove accidental duplicates.
- Set Winners to draw. Use one for a single pick. Enable Remove winners from the list after drawing if you want later draws to use the remaining names.
- Draw and save the result. Select Draw a winner or Draw winners, then Copy winners. Each draw replaces the displayed result.
Questions
Does each entry have the same chance?
Yes. The browser’s cryptographic random source is used to choose uniformly from the remaining entries. Shuffling first is optional; list position does not give an entry an advantage.
Can the same person win twice?
Yes, if their name appears more than once. Each line is a separate ticket, and a ticket is only picked once per draw. For example, Alex on two lines can fill two winner slots. Keep one entry per person if you want unique winners.
What does Remove winners do with duplicate names?
After drawing, it removes every entry with exactly the same text as a winning entry, not just the ticket that was picked. Give entries distinct labels if people share a name or you need to track separate tickets.
Can I use this for a public giveaway?
The tool can make a random selection, but it does not certify the entry list or keep an independent draw record. Agree the rules first, retain the final list and record the draw if participants need to review it.
Are the names uploaded?
The draw processes the list in this browser tab and does not submit it to a draw service. Loading the site can still use the network. Copying or recording the results creates another copy of the names.
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