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Random name & team picker

Paste your names, then pick a random winner, split everyone into fair teams, or shuffle the order. Fair and fast, right in your browser, with your lists saved for next time.

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Random Name & Team Picker takes a list of names and helps you pick fairly. Choose pick a winner to spin and land on one name, make teams to split everyone into evenly sized random groups, or shuffle to put the whole list in a random order. The draws use your browser's secure random generator so every name has an equal chance, and you can save your lists on your own device for next time, with nothing uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

Is anything uploaded or saved online?

No. The whole tool runs in your browser, and any lists you save are stored only on your own device. Nothing is sent anywhere and there is no account.

Is the picking really fair?

Yes. It uses your browser's secure random generator, the same kind used for cryptography, so every name has an equal chance. Teams and shuffles use the same fair method.

How do I enter the names?

Type or paste one name per line. If you put them all on one line separated by commas, those work too. The count updates as you type.

Can I stop the same name being picked twice?

Yes. Tick the option to remove the winner after each pick, and it will be left out until you press Reset to bring everyone back.

Can I save my lists?

Yes. Save any list with a name and load it again later from the dropdown. Your most recent list is also restored automatically when you return.