Free Random Name Picker, Dice Roller & Coin Flip
Pick winners from a list, shuffle names into a random order, roll dice, or flip a coin — all fair, all in your browser.
Pick from a list
Roll dice
Flip a coin
Why "pick" and "shuffle" use the same fair method, differently
Both features draw on the exact same cryptographically random source, but they answer different questions. "Pick winners" draws N entries without replacement — like pulling names out of a hat one at a time and setting each one aside — so nobody can win twice in that one draw, and the process stops once enough winners are chosen. "Shuffle whole list" instead reorders every single entry using a Fisher-Yates shuffle, a well-established algorithm that guarantees every possible ordering is equally likely, useful when you want a fully randomized sequence (a randomized presentation order, a randomized team assignment) rather than just picking a subset.
It's also worth knowing why a computer's random source beats a person just "picking randomly" by hand: decades of research show humans are demonstrably bad at generating unbiased choices on the fly — people tend to unconsciously favor certain positions, names, or numbers, and avoid others, even when trying hard to be random. A cryptographic random source has no such bias.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the picker truly fair?
Yes. Every draw uses your browser's cryptographically secure random source (the same one used for encryption), so each entry has an exactly equal chance and results cannot be predicted or influenced.
Can the same name win twice when picking multiple winners?
No — picking N winners draws without replacement, like pulling names from a hat. Each entry can win at most once per draw. Duplicate lines in your list do count as separate entries, though.
What's the difference between "pick winners" and "shuffle whole list"?
Picking draws a fixed number of winners without replacement and stops there. Shuffling reorders every entry in the list into a fully randomized sequence — useful when you want a randomized order for everyone, not just a subset of winners.
Can I use this for a giveaway or raffle?
Yes — paste the entrants, set the number of winners, and pick. For transparency, you can screen-record the draw; the tool has no way to favor any entry.
Is my list uploaded anywhere?
No. Names never leave your browser — nothing is transmitted, logged, or stored.