The random name picker does one thing well: it picks a name. Enter the names you want in the pool, hit Spin, and the wheel lands on one at random. No bias, no second-guessing, no "I picked you last time." Teachers use it for cold calls, event organizers use it for giveaways, and offices use it to decide who goes first. The wheel spins the same way every time and every name has an equal chance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The wheel spins for a random duration using an ease-out animation. The winning name is determined by the final angle the wheel rests at after decelerating. Every spin is seeded independently so the outcome cannot be predicted or repeated on purpose.
You can add as many as you want. The wheel works best with 2 to 20 names. With a very large list each segment becomes narrow but the picker still works correctly and selects a name with equal probability.
Yes. Each spin is independent so any name can win any spin, including one that just won. If you want to avoid repeats, remove the winning name from the text area after each spin and re-spin the remaining names.
Yes. It is one of the most common uses. Teachers paste in student names and instead of calling on the same hands that always go up, the wheel decides. The animation and sound also keep students more engaged than a silent random draw.
Yes. Add the names of all eligible participants, share your screen, and spin in front of the audience. The visible animation makes the draw feel fair and transparent, which matters when there is a prize involved.
No. As long as you stay on the page the names stay in the text area. Refresh the page and they reset to the defaults. If you use the same list regularly, keep the names saved in a note somewhere and paste them in at the start of each session.