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Random Name Picker

Online picker with mathematical proof. Paste your list, pick in 1 click, verify with public hash.

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Random name picker with mathematical proof

A random name picker is the most-used tool for fair random decisions. Whether it's choosing who gets a prize, drawing a Secret Santa, deciding presentation order, or splitting groups — a good picker must be random, transparent, and auditable.

SorteiGram is the only picker with three pillars: (1) cryptographically secure randomness via Web Crypto API, (2) public SHA-256 hash that mathematically proves the draw wasn't manipulated, (3) 100% free, no signup. No email, no phone, no personal data — everything happens locally in your browser.

When to use

  • 🎁 Secret Santa: draw who gives to whom with pair exclusions.
  • 📱 Instagram giveaways: use our main tool /sortear that imports comments automatically.
  • 🏫 Classroom: teachers pick who presents next with public hash.
  • 🍕 Group decisions: who pays? who drives? who brings dessert?
  • 🎖️ Workplace bonuses: HR can draw bonuses with public audit.
  • 🎪 Events: raffle prizes among attendees with mathematical proof.

Frequently asked questions

How to pick a random name online?

Paste your list of names (one per line), choose how many winners you want, and click Pick. The result appears in seconds with a public SHA-256 hash that mathematically proves the draw wasn't manipulated. 100% free, no signup, unlimited.

Is the random name picker truly random?

Yes. SorteiGram uses Fisher-Yates Deterministic algorithm combined with the browser's SHA-256 (Web Crypto API). Every name has exactly the same probability, and the result can be mathematically audited by anyone.

Can I use it for Secret Santa?

Yes. Paste participant names, define pairs or winners, and the system distributes randomly with cryptographic proof.

Is there a name limit?

No technical limit. Works with 2 to 100,000 names. All processing happens in your browser (full privacy).

How does SHA-256 verification work?

Before the draw, the system generates a 32-byte cryptographic seed and shows its SHA-256 hash. After the draw, the seed is revealed. Anyone can compute SHA-256(seed) and compare with the original hash — if they match, the result wasn't altered.

Can I exclude specific names?

Yes. Add names to exclude separated by commas. They're removed before the draw runs.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, 100% responsive. Works on Safari (iPhone), Chrome (Android), Firefox, Edge without installation.

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