Random Name Picker: Draw a Winner From a List

Paste a list of names or items, choose how many winners you want, and pick at random. Good for giveaways, classroom turns, team choices and settling arguments.

Winner(s)
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How it works

The list is split into lines, blank lines are ignored, and the entries are shuffled using your browser’s secure random number generator (a Fisher-Yates shuffle). The first entries after the shuffle are the winners, so every name has the same chance and nobody can win twice in one draw.

Example

With six names and one winner, each name has a 1 in 6 chance.

Frequently asked questions

Is it fair?

Yes. Every entry has an equal chance and the random source is secure.

Can I pick several winners?

Yes. Enter how many. No one is picked twice in one draw.

Is my list stored?

No. It stays in your browser.

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For casual use. Follow the rules for prize draws and giveaways where you live.