Wheel of Names — Free Random Name Picker

How to Use the Wheel of Names

1. Add Names — Type each name in the input box and press Enter.
2. Customise Colours — Click the colour swatch next to any name.
3. Spin the Wheel — Click Spin the Wheel or the centre button.
4. See the Winner — The chosen name appears above the wheel with a 🎉 celebration. The win count tracks how many times each name has been picked.
5. Spin Again — Keep spinning for multiple rounds. Use Exclude to remove winners from future spins, or Reset to start fresh.

What Is a Wheel of Names?

A Wheel of Names is a digital spinning wheel pre-designed for picking random names from a list. It works the same way as a classic prize wheel — you add any names you like, click spin, and the wheel lands on a winner at random.

• Classroom random name picker — Teachers use a wheel of names to call on students without bias.
• Giveaways & contests — Running a social-media giveaway? Add all participant names and spin.
• Team selection — Randomly split players into teams, pick a team captain, or assign roles.
• Office games & icebreakers — Who presents first? Who brings coffee tomorrow? Let the wheel decide.

Why Use Our Wheel of Names?

There are many name-picker tools online, but our stands out for a handful of key reasons:

• Truly Random

  We use a cryptographically seeded pseudo-random number generator to ensure every spin is completely unpredictable.

• Instant Setup

  No account needed. Open the page, type your names, and spin. The entire process takes under 30 seconds.

• Fully Customisable

  Change slice colours, reorder names, duplicate entries for weighted results, or exclude certain names.

• Win Tracking

  The wheel tracks how many times each name has been picked across multiple rounds.

• Works on Any Device

  Fully responsive design means the wheel looks and works great on phones, tablets, and desktops alike.

• Always Free

  No ads interrupting your spin, no premium tiers, and no subscription. 100% free, forever.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Name Wheel

• Weighted Name Picking

  Want to increase the chances of a particular name being chosen? Simply add that name multiple times using the Copy button. Each duplicate entry gets its own slice, effectively doubling (or tripling) that person's probability of being picked.

• Elimination Mode

  Running a tournament, quiz show, or raffle? Use the Exclude button to remove each winner from subsequent spins. This ensures every participant can only win once.

• Shuffle for Fairness

  If you re-use the same list of names regularly, hit the Shuffle button before spinning. Shuffling randomises the starting order of slices.

• Save Your Name List

  Need the same names every lesson or meeting? Simply keep the browser tab open — the names stay on the wheel until you reset or close the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the Wheel of Names completely random?

  Yes. Each spin uses JavaScript's Math.random() function, which generates a pseudo-random number to determine the winning slice.

• How many names can I add to the wheel?

  There is no hard limit. The wheel automatically resizes each slice to fit all entries. For best readability, we recommend keeping it under 50 names.

• Can I save my wheel of names?

  Your names are stored as long as the page is open. Bookmark the page after adding your names — reopening the same tab in most browsers will restore the state.

• Does the Wheel of Names work on mobile?

  Absolutely. The wheel is fully responsive and works on iOS, Android, and any modern mobile browser.

• What is the difference between the Wheel of Names and a random name generator?

  A random name generator typically creates fictional names from a database. Our Wheel of Names picks from the specific names you provide.

• Can I use this as a random student picker?

  Yes — it is one of the most popular uses. Teachers add their class roster, then spin the wheel to call on a student.