Random Name Picker
Enter names below, then spin the wheel — or switch to team mode to split everyone into random groups.
About this picker
Paste any list — students, coworkers, dinner options, chores — and the wheel gives everyone an equal slice and an equal chance; the result is decided by a random spin, not by where you tap. Tick “remove winner” to raffle prizes one by one without repeats. Team mode shuffles the whole list and deals it into groups like cards, so teams stay fair and sizes differ by at most one person. Everything runs in your browser and your list is never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Is the wheel really fair?
Yes — every name gets an equal-sized slice, and the outcome is set by a random spin amount generated the moment you click, not by timing or where the wheel started. With 8 names, each has exactly a 1-in-8 chance.
How do I raffle several prizes without repeats?
Tick “Remove winner after spin”. Each spin announces a winner and drops them from the list, so the next spin only includes the remaining names — perfect for 1st/2nd/3rd prize draws.
Is my name list uploaded anywhere?
No. The wheel, the teams and your list all run entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server, and the list disappears when you close the page.
How does team mode split people into fair groups?
It shuffles the entire list randomly, then deals the names into teams one by one, like dealing cards. That guarantees team sizes differ by at most one person, and nobody can predict or influence who lands where — handy for group projects, pickup sports and party games.
What's a good way to pick a student to answer in class?
Paste your class list once and spin whenever you need someone. Leave "remove winner" off so every student keeps an equal chance each time, or turn it on so everyone gets exactly one turn before any name repeats. Because the spin is visible, students tend to accept the outcome more readily than a teacher's choice.
Is a spinning wheel fairer than drawing names from a hat?
Statistically both can be fair, but paper draws are easy to get wrong: folded slips stick together, sizes differ, and the mixing is rarely thorough. The digital wheel gives every entry an identical slice, picks the winner with a fresh random number, and lets everyone watch the result happen — no re-draws, no doubts.