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Wheel of Names

Name wheel and random name picker. Paste names, spin, announce the winner.

How to use the Name Picker Wheel: wheel of names online

The Name Picker Wheel is a free wheel of names and random name spinner for classrooms, giveaways, and team standups. Paste names, spin the name picker wheel, and announce the winner in seconds.

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    Paste names into the wheel of names

    • Put one name per line in Entries on the Name Picker Wheel: students, guests, team members, or entrants.
    • Edit the name list anytime before you spin the random name spinner.
    • Use Sort A to Z to alphabetize your list, or Shuffle to mix the wheel order.
    Entries 4 items
    Alice
    Bob
    Carlos
    Diana
    Sort A to Z Shuffle Save Clear all
  2. 2

    Spin the Name Picker Wheel

    • Click Spin the wheel or press Space to spin the wheel of names.
    • Every name on the name picker wheel has the same chance of winning.
    Spin the wheel Share name wheel

    Press Space to spin

  3. 3

    Announce the name picker winner

    • The picked name appears in the winner popup on the Name Picker Wheel.
    • Remove that name and spin the wheel of names again for elimination-style draws.
    • Tap Save result or Spin again in the winner popup before you close it.
    • This session's spins also appear in the Results tab next to Entries. Tap View or Save on any row.

    We have a winner!

    Diana

    Spin again

    Save Share

  4. 4

    Save your wheel (entries only)

    • Tap Save below your entry list to store names in Saved, Wheels tab.
    • Add an optional wheel name and description in the popup. This saves your list only, not spin outcomes.

    Save wheel

    Wheel name (optional) Friday class draw Description (optional) Period 3 roster

    Stored in Saved, Wheels tab on this device.

  5. 5

    Save a spin result

    • After a spin, tap Save result in the winner popup. It stores the outcome in Saved, Results tab.
    • You can also save from the Results tab on the wheel panel beside Entries.

    We have a winner!

    Diana

    Store this outcome in Saved on this device.

  6. 6

    Find your saved wheels and results later

    • Tap Saved in the top navigation on any page. On mobile it sits next to Menu with a red count badge.
    • Wheels tab holds saved entry lists (tap Load). Results tab holds saved spins, flips, rolls, and team splits (tap View).
    • Everything stays on this device until you delete it from Saved.
    Saved 3
    Wheels 1 Results 2

    Friday class draw

    6 entries · Load · Delete

    Wheel spin

    Diana

    View · Delete

  7. 7

    Share your wheel of names

    • Share name wheel copies a link with your name list and last spin result.
    • Handy for substitute teachers, remote teammates, or giveaway hosts using the random name spinner.
    Spin the wheel Share name wheel
    yoursite.com/random-name-picker#c=p:spin Copied!

The fairest wheel of names online

Stop drawing names from a hat. This free wheel of names and name wheel spinner gives everyone equal odds and a bit of drama. Paste your class roster, guest list, or standup order. One name per line, then spin.

Use it as a random name picker wheel for classrooms, streams, and giveaways. Need heads or tails instead? Use flip a coin online. For custom options beyond names, try spin the wheel on the homepage. Sort names A to Z, shuffle for suspense, or save your list on this device.

Frequently asked questions

What is a wheel of names?

A wheel of names is a spinner wheel filled with names. You paste your list, spin, and the name wheel picks one person at random. Teachers, streamers, and hosts use it for fair draws and classroom picks.

How is this different from Wheel of Names?

SpinWheel is a free wheel of names with the same core idea: paste names, spin, pick a winner. You also get share links, saved wheels, and our full library of picker wheels, coin flip, and dice on one site.

How do I add multiple names at once?

Paste names one per line in the entries box. You can add, edit, or remove names anytime before spinning.

Can I remove the winner and spin again?

Yes. After a spin, remove the winning name from the list and spin again for the next pick. Great for elimination rounds.

Is this good for teachers?

Teachers love it for calling on students, group assignments, and prize draws. It works offline after the first load and needs no login.

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