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The ultimate name picker wheel!
The wheel of names is one of the most trusted tools for fair, random name selection online. Add any list of names, spin the colorful wheel, and get an unbiased pick in seconds. Used by millions of teachers, streamers, event organizers, and group leaders who need results that are fair and beyond question.
From quick decisions to live events — here are the most popular ways to use it
Teachers worldwide rely on the wheel of names to pick students for participation, activities, and assignments — fair, fast, and the students love it.
Streamers and creators use the wheel of names to pick winners transparently in front of their audience — the spin builds real excitement.
Set up Secret Santa or any gift exchange quickly with the wheel of names — spin to assign partners without spreadsheets or paper.
When you need a volunteer from a group, spin the wheel of names — the random result removes any social awkwardness from the selection.
Everything you need to know about the the wheel of names
Add your names to the list on the left by typing and pressing Enter. Once all names are added, click SPIN. The wheel rotates and lands on a randomly selected name.
100% free. No account, no payment, no limits. The wheel of names is and will remain completely free for everyone.
Yes. Your name list is automatically saved in your browser. Return to the page and your wheel of names will have all your names exactly as you left them.
Yes. Every name has an exactly equal probability of being selected on every spin. The result is cryptographically random — completely fair and unbiased.
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Instant results with smooth animations
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From classrooms to live streams — any situation that needs a fair, transparent random result.
Use it daily to call on students, form groups, and run fair classroom decisions. Students accept the result because they can see it was genuinely random.
Run giveaways live on stream. Adding all participant names and spinning in front of the audience makes the draw verifiably fair — no accusations of bias.
Pick raffle winners at fundraisers, corporate events, and community draws. The visual spin builds suspense and makes every result feel exciting.
Assign tasks, pick who presents first, or decide lunch spots. Faster than discussion and impossible to argue with — the wheel decided.
Decide who goes first, which game to play, or assign challenges. The spinning animation adds drama that dice rolls just can't match.
Add restaurants, movies, workout options — anything. Spin once and commit. The decision is made, the debate is over.
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