Wheel of Names: Random Name Picker for Classrooms, Teams & Giveaways

Spin the wheel to pick random names for free. Perfect for teachers, games, raffles, or choosing winners. No ads, no sign-up – just an easy, fun name picker!

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How it works

Add names to the wheel

Type or paste your list of names into the input field, one per line. The wheel will update automatically, and you can click 'Spin' to choose a random name.

Customize your wheel (optional)

Choose colors, spin duration, or label font. Some versions let you remove selected names or use weighted chances.

Click the "Spin" button

The wheel spins with a smooth animation and randomly selects one entry based on built-in randomness.

Announce the result

The selected name is highlighted and displayed clearly at the center of the wheel after the spin ends.

Spin again or Share or save the wheel

You can keep spinning, remove the previous winner, or save/share your wheel using the copy link or export options.

FAQ

Wheel of names

The Wheel of Names is a free online tool that lets you randomly select a name or winner from a list. It's great for giveaways, team activities, classroom participation, and more.

Simply type or paste your list of names into the input field, one per line. The wheel will update automatically, and you can click "Spin" to choose a random name.

Yes, the Wheel of Names uses JavaScript’s built-in randomness and ensures each entry has an equal chance of being selected unless weighted options are enabled.

Yes! You can copy your customized wheel’s URL and share it with others. Some versions also allow exporting your list or saving to local storage.

There is no limit on the number of names you can add to the Wheel of Names. You can add as many names as you want, and the wheel will randomly select one for you.

Absolutely! The wheel fully supports emojis, accented characters, and international text including Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, and more.