Wheel of Names — Free Random Name Picker
Add names, spin the wheel and let it pick a random winner — for classrooms, raffles, giveaways and teams. Free forever, no sign-up, nothing uploaded.
✦ Free forever • No sign-up • 2–50 names • Fair random pick
🎡 Wheel of Names
The wheel below already has 8 names on it — press Spin the wheel to try it, or change the names first in the list editor below.
📝 Name list editor
Add names one by one, or paste a whole list — one name per line. Duplicates are refused, and the wheel works with 2 to 50 names.
⚡ Quick Pick
No wheel animation — pick a random name from the same list at once. Uses the same Remove winner setting and the same history as the wheel.
🏆 Spin history
Every winner, in order, with the time of the spin.
No spins yet — spin the wheel or use Quick Pick and the winners will appear here.
How to use the wheel of names
Add names one by one, paste a whole list (one name per line), or load the ready classroom example set. Press Spin the wheel and watch it turn — it stops on one name, and the winner is announced in gold under the wheel. Turn on Remove winner if each name should only win once, and use Shuffle to mix the order or Clear to start again. Quick Pick picks a random name from the same list at once, with no wheel animation. Every winner is written into the spin history with the time of the spin, so you can show the result afterwards. Not sure how to run a draw? Read our how to use a wheel of names guide — classroom picks, raffles, giveaways and teams.
Why use this wheel of names?
✓ A real spinning wheel
A proper wheel with your names as slices, a gold pointer, and a real spin animation that turns several times before it stops on the winner — not a plain list that just shows a name.
✓ Fair for everyone
Every spin picks a name with Math.random in your browser, so every name on the wheel has the same chance of winning, and nothing is decided in advance.
✓ Remove winner, no repeats
Turn on Remove winner and each winner is taken off the wheel after their spin, so the same person cannot win twice — perfect for raffles with more than one prize.
✓ Spin history with times
Every winner is recorded in order with the time of the spin, so you can show who won, when, and in what order — handy for classrooms, raffles and giveaways.
✓ Free forever
No account, no sign-up, no limits, no fees. Spin the wheel as many times as you like, on any device.
✓ Nothing is uploaded
Your names are saved in your browser on your own device and never sent to any server. Press Clear to delete the list at any time.
Wheel of names — free random name picker
A wheel of names is the fairest way to pick a winner in front of everyone: add the names, spin the wheel, and watch it stop on one name. Teachers spin the wheel to pick a student to answer a question, raffle organisers spin it to draw a prize winner, giveaway hosts spin it live so everyone can see the draw is fair, and teams spin it to pick who goes first or who does a task. This free random name picker puts every name on a black and gold wheel, spins it with a real animation, and announces the winner in gold — with a spin history that records every winner in order, with the time of each spin.
The wheel works with 2 to 50 names. Add names one by one, paste a whole list (one name per line), or load the ready classroom example set. Duplicate names are refused with a clear note, so nobody gets two slices of the wheel by accident. Turn on Remove winner and each winner is taken off the wheel after their spin, so the same person cannot win twice. Shuffle mixes the order of the names on the wheel, and Clear starts again from an empty list. Quick Pick is the fast second mode: the same list, the same Remove winner setting and the same history, but the winner is picked at once with no wheel animation. Every pick uses Math.random in your browser — fair for games, classrooms and giveaways among friends, but not for legal draws or anything where money or legal rights depend on the result. Nothing is uploaded: your names stay on your own device.
Not sure how to run a draw? Read how to use a wheel of names -
Frequently asked questions
What is a wheel of names?
A wheel of names is a spinning wheel with names written on it. You add the names, press Spin, and the wheel turns and stops on one name — that name is the random winner. Teachers use it to pick a student, raffles use it to draw a prize winner, and teams use it to pick who goes first. This wheel of names is free, works in your browser, and needs no sign-up.
How do I use the wheel of names?
Type a name in the box and press Add, or paste a whole list (one name per line) and press Add pasted names. Press the big Spin the wheel button and wait for the wheel to stop — the winner is announced in gold under the wheel. Turn on Remove winner if each name should only win once, and use Shuffle to mix the order or Clear to start again.
How many names can I put on the wheel?
You can put 2 to 50 names on the wheel. With only 1 name the wheel cannot spin — it says so honestly and asks you to add at least 2 names. With 50 names the wheel still spins and every name has the same chance of winning.
Is the wheel of names really random and fair?
Yes — every spin picks a name with Math.random in your browser, so every name on the wheel has the same chance of winning, and nothing is decided in advance. The wheel is fair for games, classrooms, raffles and giveaways among friends. It is NOT for legal draws or anything where money or legal rights depend on the result — for those, use a certified draw service.
What is the difference between the wheel and Quick Pick?
The wheel is the fun way: you watch it spin and stop on a winner. Quick Pick is the fast way: it picks a random name from the same list at once, with no wheel animation. Both use the same name list, the same Remove winner setting, and both write the winner into the same spin history.
Can I remove a winner so they cannot win twice?
Yes. Turn on the Remove winner switch before you spin. After a spin, the winner is taken off the wheel and out of the name list, so the next spin picks from the names that are left. The winner stays in the spin history, so you can still see who won and when.
Does the wheel save my names?
Your names are saved in your browser (local storage) on your own device, so if you close the page and come back later, your list is still there. Nothing is uploaded to any server — nobody else can see your names. Press Clear to delete the list at any time.
Is this random name picker really free?
Yes. Wheel of Names is 100% free. There is no account, no sign-up, no limit and no fee — spin the wheel as many times as you like, on any device. Your names never leave your browser.
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