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Paste a list of names (one per line) and instantly pick one or more random winners - handy for giveaways, classroom drawings, or deciding who goes first.

Random Name Picker

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How it works

Each name has an equal chance of being selected Once picked for one winner slot, that name is removed before picking the next (no duplicate winners)
Example

A list of 5 names, picking 1 winner: each name has an equal 20% chance of being selected on any given draw.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Paste or type your list of names, one per line.
  2. Set how many winners you want to pick.
  3. Click "Pick winner(s)" for a fresh, random result.

Fair by design: no repeated winners within one draw

When picking multiple winners, this tool removes each selected name from the pool before picking the next one, so the same person can't be drawn twice in a single round - each remaining name still has an equal chance among those left. This mirrors how a real raffle drawing works: once a ticket is pulled, it's out of the bin for the next draw.

Common mistakes

Accidentally listing the same name twice - this doubles that person's odds of winning, since each line is treated as a separate, equally-weighted entry.
Leaving blank lines or extra spaces in the list - these are automatically ignored, but double-check your final list looks right before picking, especially for an important drawing.

Frequently asked questions

Is this fair enough for an official giveaway?

It uses a cryptographically secure random source, and gives every name an equal chance. For giveaways with legal requirements (like those requiring documented proof of a fair random process), check your specific jurisdiction's rules, which may call for additional verification.

Can someone give one person extra entries, like for a raffle with multiple tickets?

Yes - simply list that person's name multiple times (once per entry/ticket they have), and their odds increase proportionally to how many lines they appear on.

Is my list of names saved anywhere?

No - everything runs directly in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to a server or stored anywhere.

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