Random Name Picker Wheel | Free Name Selector

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How to use the Random Name Picker

Add your options in the box on the right, or use the pre-filled defaults for this wheel.
Click the Spin the Wheel button, or tap directly on the wheel.
Watch the wheel spin and land on a random result.
Accept the result, or click Remove and Continue to eliminate that option and spin again.

Common uses

Pick a student to answer a question in class
Choose a giveaway winner fairly
Draw Secret Santa assignments
Select a random team leader
Pick who goes first in any game
Assign tasks to team members randomly

Frequently asked questions

Can I add more than 12 names?

Yes — add as many names as you need. The wheel adjusts automatically.

How do I pick multiple winners without repeats?

Click Remove and Continue after each spin to eliminate the winner, then spin again.

Can I paste a whole list at once?

Yes — paste your list with one name per line and click Add.

Is this good for classroom use?

Yes — the result is generated before the wheel spins, so there is no possibility of manipulation.

How the wheel works

How does the wheel choose a winner?

The wheel randomly selects a result before the animation starts. It then calculates the exact final rotation needed for that result to land under the pointer. This means the displayed winner always matches where the wheel visually stops — every single time.

Is every option equally likely to win?

Yes. Every option on the wheel has an equal chance of being selected. The wheel uses your browser's built-in random number generator with no weighting or bias. The only way to change the odds is to manually add duplicate entries.

Can results be manipulated?

No. The random selection happens entirely inside your own browser. There is no server involved, no hidden logic, and no way to influence the outcome. What you see is what you get.

Why does the wheel spin before showing the result?

The spin animation makes the result feel more exciting. But the winner is already decided before the wheel starts moving. The animation reveals what was already chosen — the visual result always matches the actual result.