Random name picker
Pick a random name from a list for giveaways, classrooms and team draws. Paste names, shuffle, pick the first. Free.
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About this tool
Paste a list of names, one per line, and shuffle it to pick a winner, choose who goes first or split people into a random order. Every shuffle is fair and random.
How to use it
- 1 Enter the list.
- 2 Select Shuffle and copy or download the result.
Questions
Is the shuffle really random?
Yes. It uses a cryptographically secure random generator and an unbiased shuffle, so every order is equally likely.
Do you store what I enter?
No. Your input is processed to give you the result and isn’t saved.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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