The Wheel of Names is a free random name picker designed for selecting people fairly and transparently. Add names to the spinning wheel, click Spin, and the wheel randomly selects one person from the list. Whether you are a teacher choosing a student to answer a question, running a raffle or giveaway, assigning tasks to team members, or picking teams for a game, the Wheel of Names ensures every person has an exactly equal chance of being selected. Import entire class rosters or participant lists from a file, enable “Remove winner” mode for multi-round draws, and project the wheel on a screen so everyone can watch the fair selection happen in real time.
Selecting a random name is fast and easy. Load your list of names, spin the wheel, and get a fair result that everyone can see and trust.
Yes. Click the Import button and select a .txt or .csv file with one name per line (or comma-separated). All names will be added to the wheel instantly. This is the fastest way to load a large class roster, team list, or event attendee list.
Yes. Enable “Remove winner after spin” in Settings. Each name that is selected is automatically removed from the wheel. This is perfect for raffles, classroom activities, and any multi-round selection where you need unique winners.
There is no hard limit. The name wheel handles anywhere from 2 to over 100 names. For large lists, text automatically resizes to fit each segment. We recommend under 40 names for the best readability, but the wheel works with any number.
Completely fair. Each name occupies an exactly equal segment of the wheel, and the stopping position is determined by your browser’s random number generator with zero bias. Every person has the same probability of being selected on every spin.
Yes. All names and settings are stored in your browser’s local storage and persist between sessions on the same device and browser. Your name list will be exactly as you left it when you return. No account or sign-up required.
Yes. The name spinner is designed to be projected on a screen or shared via screen sharing in Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams. The large visual display, colorful animation, and sound effects make it engaging for audiences of any size, from classrooms to conference halls.