Wheel of Names

Add your names, spin this free wheel spinner, and get a fair random winner in seconds.

  • Free, no sign-up
  • Fair and random
  • Works on any device

How to spin the wheel of names

Three steps. Most people have a winner in about ten seconds.

Step 1

Add your names

Type one name per line in the Entries panel, or paste a whole list at once. The wheel updates as you type.

Step 2

Press spin

Click Spin in the center of the wheel. It speeds up, slows down, and stops under the pointer at the top.

Step 3

Keep or remove the winner

Remove the name so it can’t win again, or keep it in. Every pick is saved in the Results tab.

Everything this name picker wheel can do

Simple the moment you land, with settings ready when you need them.

Remove the winner

Take the picked name off the wheel with one click, or turn on auto-remove so nobody is chosen twice.

Shuffle and clean up lists

Shuffle the order, shuffle before every spin, and remove duplicate names in one tap.

Themes, colors, and confetti

Pick a ready-made theme or your own background color, and celebrate each winner with confetti.

Spin time and sound

Set how many seconds the wheel spins, adjust the volume, or mute it for quiet rooms.

Full screen and share

Go full screen for projectors and live streams, and copy a link to share your wheel.

Results history

Every spin is listed with its time, so you can look back at past winners.

Ways to use a random name picker

From classrooms to live streams, one fair spin settles it.

Classrooms

Call on students fairly, pick group leaders, or choose who presents next. Turn on Remove Winner so everyone gets a turn.

Giveaways and raffles

Paste your entries, go full screen, and spin live so your audience sees exactly where the wheel lands.

Meetings

Set the speaking order in a stand-up or hand out action items without anyone feeling singled out.

Party games

Pick who goes first or choose the next dare. For ready-made prompts, try the Truth or Dare Wheel.

Teams and tasks

Split a group into teams or share out chores. Remove each name after it is picked to fill teams evenly.

Everyday decisions

Add your options and let the random wheel spinner choose. For two choices, the Yes or No Wheel is faster.

Is the wheel of names really random?

Yes. Every name gets an equal slice, and the wheel stops at a random point on every spin. With eight names, each one has exactly a 12.5% chance. Our guide Is a spinner wheel really random? explains how it works.

No name is weighted, and the last result has no effect on the next. The only way to change the odds is to enter a name twice, and that shows up on the wheel for everyone to see.

Quick facts

  • Every name gets an equal slice
  • Each spin is independent of the last
  • No hidden weighting or favorites
  • The result is shown live to everyone
  • The pointer always marks the winner

Wheel of names FAQ

Quick answers about using the wheel. Still stuck? Contact us and we will help.

Yes. Every feature is free to use in your browser, with no hidden fees and no sign-up.

No. Type your names and click Spin. There is nothing to register or install.

Type each name on its own line in the Entries panel, or paste a list. Delete a line to remove a name, or click Remove Winner after a spin.

No. Every entry gets an equal slice and an equal chance, and no setting lets anyone choose the winner. Entering a name twice is the only way to change the odds, and everyone can see it.

Yes. Enter it more than once. A name entered twice is twice as likely to be picked.

Yes. Click Full screen above the wheel. It is ideal for projectors, smart boards, and live streams.

Yes. Open Settings to set the spin time in seconds, change the volume, or mute the wheel.

On iPhone, open the site in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen. On Android, open it in Chrome, tap the menu, then Add to Home screen.

Once the page has loaded, the wheel keeps working even if your connection drops.

A random name generator makes up names. A wheel of names picks from your own list, so it is the right tool for choosing a real person or option fairly.

You do not need to share any personal details to use the wheel. See our Privacy Policy for how the site handles information.

Ready to pick a winner?

Add your names and spin. It is free and takes seconds.

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