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Name randomiser

Paste a list, one name per line, then shuffle it or pick winners at random. Every name has the same chance.

Your list (one per line)

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Paste a list of names or items, one per line.
Mode
Shuffle / pick
Draw
Unbiased

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This name randomiser takes a list you paste, one name or item per line, and either shuffles the whole thing or picks a few at random. The draw is a Fisher–Yates shuffle driven by your browser's crypto.getRandomValues, so every order and every pick is equally likely. Use it for raffles, presentation order, chore rotas or deciding who goes first. Your list never leaves the page.

How to shuffle or pick names

  1. Paste your list into the box, one entry per line. Blank lines are ignored and stray spaces are trimmed.
  2. Choose Shuffle all to reorder everything, or Pick some to draw a few.
  3. In Pick some, drag How many to pick. It goes up to the length of your list.
  4. Results update as you type. Click Re-roll for a fresh draw and Copy result to copy it.

Shuffle all or pick some: which to use

Shuffle all gives you the full list in a random order, which suits speaking slots, turn order or a rota. Pick some draws the number you set, never the same entry twice, with the first result highlighted. Use it for raffle winners or choosing volunteers.

Common uses for a name randomiser

  • Drawing winners from a giveaway list.
  • Setting the order for presentations or stand-up updates.
  • Pairing up a class: shuffle, then pair names 1 and 2, 3 and 4, and so on.
  • A fair rotation for chores or on-call duty.

Frequently asked questions

Is the name randomiser truly random?

It uses crypto.getRandomValues, the browser's cryptographic random source, with rejection sampling so no position is favored. Every name has the same chance.

How many names can I add?

The tool sets no limit. Paste as many as you need, one per line.

Can I pick more than one winner at a time?

Yes. In Pick some, set How many to pick. Nobody is drawn twice, but if the same name appears twice in your list, it counts as two entries.

Does the tool store my list?

No. It stays on the page and isn't sent to a server or saved. Reloading clears it.

Built and maintained by Bipul Kumar. Found a wrong number or a broken result? Tell me and I'll fix it.