Random Name Picker Wheel
Add Names, Spin to Pick — Fair Random Selection
The fairest way to pick a name. Add your list — type it in or paste a whole column at once — spin the wheel, and get a random result with equal odds for everyone. Auto-Remove keeps picked names off the wheel, so you can draw a sequence of unique winners without anyone coming up twice.
How to Use the Random Name Picker
Type names into the editor one at a time, or paste a whole list (one name per line) into the bulk field to add dozens at once. Hit SPIN and the wheel lands on a random name. Leave Auto-Remove on to draw unique winners in a row, or switch it off if the same name should be eligible every spin. Your list is saved in your browser, so it is ready the next time you open the page.
Run a Fair Giveaway or Raffle
For a contest or prize draw, add every entrant, keep Auto-Remove on, and spin once per prize. Each draw is independent and uses equal probability, so the result is genuinely random and easy to show is fair. Put it in Stage Mode and let the audience watch the wheel land — far more exciting than reading a number off a spreadsheet.
Where a Name Picker Helps
A random name wheel settles "who goes first" and "who wins" in seconds:
- Classroom participation and cold-calling
- Giveaways, raffles, and prize draws
- Choosing a volunteer or presenter
- Deciding turn order for games
- Picking a daily helper or winner
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I paste a list of names?
Yes — paste a list of names (one per line) into the bulk input field and they will all be added at once.
How do I run a fair giveaway?
Add all participant names, enable Auto-Remove, and spin once per prize. The wheel picks each name at random with equal probability.
Does it remember my list?
Yes — your names are saved in your browser automatically and will be there next time you visit.
Can the same name be picked twice?
With Auto-Remove on, each name is drawn only once. Turn it off if you want every name eligible on every spin.
Is the pick truly random?
Yes. Every name on the wheel has an equal chance on each spin, so there is no bias toward any entry.
Can I show it on a big screen?
Use Stage Mode for a full-screen display — ideal for giveaways at events or picking students on a classroom projector.