Do duplicate names receive extra chances?

They do when Remove duplicate entries is off because each line is treated as a separate entry. Turn it on to keep only the first occurrence of each normalized value.

Can the same person win in a later draw?

Yes by default. Enable Remove selected entries after each draw to exclude winners until the available pool is reset.

Can I select several winners at once?

Yes. Number of picks may be any valid whole number up to the current available-entry count, and no item repeats within that individual draw.

What does a draw cycle mean in the history?

A cycle groups draws made from one available pool. Resetting that pool starts a new cycle while preserving earlier history for reference.

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Random Name & List Picker

Draw one or several unbiased choices from a pasted or uploaded list, manage duplicate entries and keep a traceable draw history.

Names or list items

Total entries

Unique entries

Available entries

Remove duplicate entriesRemove selected entries after each drawNumber of picks

Duplicate entries are treated as separate chances.

Number of picks cannot exceed 0.

Drop one UTF-8 TXT file here

Entries and TXT files are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded or stored.

How to use Random Name & List Picker

1
Enter one name or list item per line, or load a UTF-8 TXT file.
2
Choose whether duplicate lines should remain separate entries.
3
Set Number of picks and optionally remove selected entries after each draw.
4
Click Pick random; reset the available pool when you want every entry eligible again.
5
Copy the current selection or the complete cycle and draw history.

Frequently asked questions

About Random Name & List Picker

A transparent draw needs more than a result: participants should know how duplicates, repeat winners and multiple prizes are handled. The picker displays total, unique and currently available entries before every selection, then numbers each draw within a cycle.

Selections use secure browser randomness and occur without replacement inside one draw. Optional removal extends that rule across later draws until the pool resets. Current winners and historical selections remain easy to copy, while all names stay on the device.