Enter your names
Type names one by one, or paste a whole list into the bulk editor — one name per line.
Wheel of Names Random Picker
Paste your list of names, give the wheel a spin, and draw a fair random winner. This free name wheel picker is perfect for classrooms, raffles, meetings and giveaways — with an elimination mode for multi-winner draws.
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How the Name Wheel Spin Works
Spin the wheel
Hit SPIN and the wheel of names random picker slows down tick by tick until one name wins.
Remove & repeat
Turn on "Remove winner after spin" so drawn names disappear — perfect for raffles and secret santa.
Save & share
Your list is saved automatically in this browser. Share the wheel as a link to run the same draw anywhere.
Wheel of Names Features
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Provably Fair Draws
Every name wheel spin uses a fresh random pick — each entry has exactly equal odds.
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Elimination Mode
Winners are removed automatically, so you can draw 1st, 2nd, 3rd place without repeats.
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Bulk Paste
Paste 100 names from a spreadsheet in one go — the wheel of names generator handles them instantly.
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Auto-Save
Class list stays saved in your browser between visits. No account, no cloud, no leaks.
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Shareable Wheels
One click copies a link that rebuilds your exact wheel on any device.
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Team Ready
Need groups instead of winners? Hop to the Team Picker Wheel and shuffle names into fair teams.
About the Wheel of Names
A wheel of names random picker turns the awkwardest part of any class, meeting or stream — "who goes first?" — into a five-second celebration. Type or paste your list, spin, and the random wheel name selector does the rest with full transparency: everyone watches the wheel slow down and land, so nobody argues with the result.
This wheel of names free tool includes everything the paid pickers charge for: unlimited entries, elimination draws, custom colors, sound and confetti. Teachers use it for cold-calling and prize draws; streamers use it for subscriber giveaways; HR teams use it as a wheel of names generator for raffle winners at events. Looking for numbers instead of names? The Number Spin Wheel has you covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the wheel of names free to use?
Yes — the wheel of names free picker has no entry limits, no sign-up and no watermark. It runs entirely in your browser.
Is the name wheel spin fair?
Yes. Every name wheel spin picks through a fresh random draw, giving each name identical odds — no bias, no favoritism.
Can I pick multiple winners in one session?
Enable "Remove winner after spin" in the settings. Each winner is removed from the wheel automatically so the same name cannot win twice.
Where are my names stored?
Only in your own browser (localStorage). Nothing is uploaded, and clearing your browser data removes the list completely.
How many names can the wheel hold?
Up to 200 entries render smoothly — great for whole-school raffles and big team meetings.