Wheel of Names – Free Random Name Picker
What Is the Wheel of Names?
The Wheel of Names is a free online tool that randomly selects names from your list. Whether you need to pick a student for classroom participation, choose a winner for a giveaway, or fairly select team members, our name picker wheel makes the process fun and completely random.
Perfect for teachers, event organizers, managers, and anyone who needs to make fair selections, the Wheel of Names eliminates bias and adds excitement to the selection process. Simply enter your names, spin the wheel, and watch as it randomly picks a winner. No downloads or registration required — just instant, fair results.
Our random name picker wheel is highly customizable. You can add as many names as you need, customize colors, remove selected names, and even save your wheel for future use. Whether you're running a classroom activity, hosting a raffle, or organizing team assignments, this name randomizer wheel is the perfect solution.
How the Wheel of Names Works
1. Enter Your Names
Type or paste the names you want to include in the wheel. You can add students, participants, team members, or any list of names you need to randomly select from.
2. Spin the Wheel
Click the spin button to start the random name picker wheel. The wheel will spin and use a fair random algorithm to select one name from your list.
3. See the Result
Watch as the wheel lands on a randomly selected name. You can choose to remove the winner from the list or keep all names for the next spin.
FAQ - Wheel of Names
What is the Wheel of Names used for?
The Wheel of Names is used to randomly select names for classroom activities, team assignments, giveaways, raffles, choosing presenters, picking volunteers, and any situation where you need a fair, random selection from a list of names.
Is the Wheel of Names free to use?
Yes! Our free name picker wheel is completely free with no hidden costs, downloads, or registration required. You can use it as many times as you need.
How many names can I add to the wheel?
You can add up to 1,000 names to the random name selector wheel. This makes it perfect for large classrooms, company-wide raffles, or big events.
Is the name selection truly random?
Yes! Our name randomizer wheel uses a cryptographically secure random algorithm to ensure every name has an equal chance of being selected. The selection is completely fair and unbiased.
Can I remove names after they're selected?
Absolutely! You can enable the 'Remove after spin' option in settings. This is perfect for picking multiple winners without selecting the same name twice.
Can I save my Wheel of Names?
Yes! You can save your custom name picker wheel to your account and load it anytime you need it. This is great for recurring activities like weekly classroom participation or monthly giveaways.
Can I customize the colors and appearance?
Yes! The Wheel of Names is fully customizable. You can change slice colors, background images, center logo, fonts, and more to match your brand or preferences.
Is the Wheel of Names good for classrooms?
Absolutely! Teachers love using our classroom name picker wheel to randomly select students for questions, presentations, group leaders, or classroom jobs. It keeps selection fair and adds fun to the classroom.
Can I use the wheel on my phone or tablet?
Yes! The Wheel of Names works perfectly on all devices — smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The wheel is fully responsive and touch-friendly.
Can I share my wheel with others?
Yes! You can share your name picker wheel with anyone via a unique link. They can view and spin the wheel, making it perfect for remote teams, online classrooms, or virtual events.