How to use this tool
Enter one name or choice per line. Review the duplicate setting, then choose how many entries to pick. Entries are selected without replacement.
How it works
Blank lines are ignored and outside spaces trimmed. Optional duplicate removal compares exact text, including letter case. Each eligible line is one entry; a shuffled sample selects entries without replacement. Equal text can still appear twice when duplicate removal is off.
Example
With Apple, Banana and Cherry on separate lines, picking two produces two different entries. Repeated text may count as separate entries if duplicates are kept.
Good to know
Use these tools for classroom activities, games, practice data and everyday decisions. Set your rules before generating. Each click makes a fresh draw; a repeated result is possible.
Frequently asked questions
Are duplicate names one entry?
Only when duplicate removal is on. It trims outside spaces and compares exact, case-sensitive text.
These tools are for casual choices, games and educational demonstrations. They do not provide certified or independently auditable draws and are not a password or security-token generator. We do not guarantee suitability for regulated draws or high-stakes allocation. Use the site lawfully and check the settings before relying on a result.