How do I use the random name picker?

Type names into the input box (one per line or comma-separated) or use the quick-add field to add them one at a time. Then press Spin to start the animated wheel. The wheel slows down and lands on a random winner.

Can I remove the winner from the wheel?

Yes. Enable the 'Remove winner after spin' option and the picked name will be automatically removed from the wheel after each spin, so you can keep spinning to produce a ranked order.

How many names can I add?

You can add up to 100 names. The wheel works best with 2–30 names for clear visibility.

Is this truly random?

Yes. The winner is chosen using Math.random() before the spin animation begins. The wheel animation then spins to land visually on that pre-selected winner, ensuring a fair, cryptographically adequate random selection.

Random Name Picker

Spin the wheel to pick a random winner from your list. Great for giveaways, classrooms, teams & games.

Names

Or paste a list (one per line or comma-separated)

Options

Remove winner after spin

Confetti on win

Pick History

Winner

Add at least 2 names to spin.

What is a Random Name Picker?

A random name picker (or wheel spinner) is a fair, unbiased tool for selecting one name from a group. It is used in classrooms to call on students, in giveaways to pick winners, in team meetings to assign tasks, and in party games to decide whose turn it is. This tool features an animated spinning wheel so the selection is visually exciting — not just a number generator.

How to Use

Type names in the quick-add field or paste a list into the text area (one per line or comma-separated).
Enable Remove winner after spin if you want to pick a ranked order without repeats.
Press Spin the Wheel — the wheel animates and slows to a stop on the winner.
The winner's name is displayed below the wheel and added to Pick History.
Keep spinning until you have a full ranked list, or press Clear all to start fresh.

Use Cases

Giveaways & prize drawsPaste your entrant list and spin for a transparent, verifiable winner in seconds.

Classroom participationCall on students fairly — the wheel keeps everyone engaged and avoids favouritism.

Team tasks & assignmentsRandomly assign who presents, who leads, or who buys coffee — no arguments.

Party gamesSpin to decide who goes first in Truth or Dare, Never Have I Ever, or any group game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The winner is determined using JavaScript's Math.random() before the animation begins. The wheel then animates to land on that pre-selected name, so the result is already decided fairly before you even see the wheel slow down.

Up to 100 names. The wheel renders best with 2–30 names where labels are clearly readable. With more names the segments become smaller but the selection remains fair.

When enabled, the winner is automatically removed from the wheel after each spin. This lets you keep spinning to generate a full ranked order — first place, second place, and so on.

Yes. Paste into the text area using one name per line or comma-separated values. The tool parses the input and adds all names to the wheel automatically.

Yes — the tool is fully responsive. The wheel scales to fit any screen size and the spin button works on touchscreen devices.