How does the random name picker work?

Type one name per line, then spin the wheel. It lands on a random name with an equal chance for everyone. Turn on remove-the-winner to draw without repeats, like a raffle.

Is it free and private?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up, and the names you enter stay in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

Can I give some names a higher chance?

Yes. Each entry has a weight; a higher weight makes that name a bigger slice of the wheel and more likely to be picked.

Name picker

Random Name Picker Wheel

Type a list of names, spin the wheel and let it choose a fair winner. Perfect for giveaways, raffles, picking who goes first, or calling on students — free, no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser.

Open the name wheel →

Why a spinning wheel?

A wheel makes a random choice feel fair and fun — everyone watches it land instead of trusting a hidden algorithm. Each name gets an equal slice, so there is no bias. It is the quickest way to settle “who’s next?”, pick a giveaway winner in front of an audience, or add a little suspense to a classroom or stream.

How to use it

1. Click Open the name wheel. 2. Enter one name per line (add or remove rows as needed). 3. Press Spin — or tap the centre of the wheel. 4. To run a raffle, turn on Remove the winner after each spin so each name is only drawn once. You can also share your wheel with a link so others open it ready to spin.

Give some names a better chance

Need a weighted draw? Each entry has a weight — set a higher number and that name takes a bigger slice of the wheel, so it is picked more often. Leave every weight at 1 for an equal, fair draw.

Where a name picker comes in handy

A random name picker is perfect whenever a choice needs to feel fair: drawing a giveaway winner, calling on a student, deciding who goes first, or assigning a chore. Type one name per line, spin, and the wheel lands on a random pick with an equal chance for everyone — no bias, no arguments.

For raffles or rounds where each person should only win once, turn on remove-the-winner so picked names drop out automatically. Your list is saved in the browser and can be shared as a link, so the same group is one click away next time. Nothing you enter is uploaded.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the name picker free?

Yes — completely free, no sign-up, and no limit on how many times you spin.

Are the names uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser, so the names you enter are never uploaded, stored or tracked.

Can I draw without repeats?

Yes. Turn on “Remove the winner after each spin” to draw each name only once, like a raffle.

Can I reuse the same list later?

Yes. Your list is saved in your browser and is there when you come back, and you can share it as a link.

Can I use it for a giveaway?

Yes. Enter the entrants, set how many winners you need, and draw. For public giveaways, turn on verifiable fair mode — it publishes a SHA-256 commitment before the spin so anyone can verify the draw wasn't rigged, and the winner history exports to CSV.

Does it work on a phone for a classroom?

Yes. It runs in any browser, so you can project it or use it on a phone or tablet with nothing to install.

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