Is the Wheel of Names free?

Yes, completely free with no sign-up, no limits, and no ads. Use it as many times as you want.

How many names can I add?

There is no practical limit. The wheel handles dozens of names comfortably, adjusting segment sizes automatically.

Wheel of Names

Q: Can I use this for classroom activities?

Absolutely. Teachers use it for cold-calling students, assigning groups, picking presenters, and making participation fun. Names are saved in your browser so you don't have to re-enter them.

Free online random name picker. Add names, spin the wheel, and let fate decide. Perfect for classrooms, giveaways, and game nights.

Names

One name per line. Paste a list or type your own.

6 names

The winner is

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Quick Start

How to Use the Wheel of Names

Add Names

Type names into the text box, one per line. Paste a list from a spreadsheet, or start with the defaults and edit from there.

Hit Spin

Press the Spin button (or hit Enter). The wheel accelerates, slows down, and lands on a randomly selected name.

See the Winner

The chosen name appears front and center with a celebration. Spin again, or remove the winner and keep going until everyone has been picked.

Use Cases

Why Use a Random Name Picker?

A wheel of names turns boring decisions into exciting moments. Teachers use it to call on students fairly and keep the classroom engaged. Event organizers spin it for raffle winners and giveaways that audiences can watch in real time. Teams use it to assign tasks, pick who presents first, or break ties without arguments. At parties, it's the perfect way to decide who goes next in a game, who picks the next song, or who has to do the dare. The visual spin and suspense make any random selection feel fun and fair.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, completely free with no sign-up required, no usage limits, and no ads. Use it as many times as you want for any purpose — personal, educational, or professional.

The wheel uses the Web Crypto API (crypto.getRandomValues) for cryptographically strong randomness. This ensures every spin is truly fair and unpredictable — the same standard used by security applications.

Absolutely. Teachers use it for calling on students, assigning groups, picking presenters, and making participation engaging. Your names are saved in the browser automatically, so you don't have to re-enter them each time.

There is no practical limit. The wheel comfortably handles dozens of names, automatically adjusting segment sizes for readability. For very large lists, names are truncated on the wheel but the full name is always shown in the result.

Yes. The wheel is fully responsive and touch-friendly on phones and tablets. The layout adjusts automatically — the wheel appears above the name list on smaller screens for easy access.