Random name picker
Paste a list of names and pick at random: for a classroom, a team, a secret Santa or a raffle. Choose instant for a quick pick, or verifiable for a result everyone can check.
List fingerprint:
The verifiable method fingerprints your sorted list, then takes the public drand random value for a round you name. The winners are a fixed calculation on those two things, so nobody (including you) can steer the result, and anyone can recompute it. Your list is processed in your browser and is not uploaded. Instant mode uses your browser's secure random generator and leaves no proof. Follow the rules of the platform where you run your giveaway.
Two ways to pick
- Instant: your browser's secure random generator. Fast, private and no proof.
- Verifiable: a public random value from drand and the fingerprint of your list. Slightly slower, and anyone can recompute the result.
How to run a giveaway people trust
- 1Close entries and save the final list of entrants.
- 2Post the list's fingerprint and the drand round you will use, before that round exists.
- 3After the round is published, press the button and post the winners with the proof.
- 4Keep the screenshot of the entries and the proof together.
Check the rules of the platform where you run the giveaway, and the laws about prize promotions where you and your entrants live. Some places require terms, odds and registration for larger prizes.
Honest limits
- The tool picks from the list you give it. It cannot know whether a list is complete or genuine.
- It does not read comments from social networks. Paste usernames you collected yourself.
- Instant mode uses your browser's random generator and leaves no proof, so it suits casual picks.
Prefer a lottery you can check?
CryptoDrawz: a weekly draw with 90% paid out.
$5 tickets paid in crypto. The winners come from a public random value, and every result is published so you can recompute it yourself. 18+ only.
Frequently asked questions
Is the name picker really random?
Yes. Instant mode uses your browser's cryptographic random generator, and verifiable mode uses the drand public beacon.
Can I pick without repeats?
Yes. Winners are chosen without repeats, and duplicate names are removed by default.
Is my list private?
Yes. It is processed in your browser and not uploaded.
Can I use it for secret Santa?
Yes, though secret Santa needs a pairing, not just a pick. Use it to draw the order and pair people in sequence.