Press Space to spin
What is the wheel spinner for?
People use our name wheel in many ways:
- Classroom: pick which student answers the next question
- Retail: spin to pick a loyal customer for your monthly giveaway
- Presentations: pick a winner among attendees who turned in the survey
- Work: randomize who speaks first in your daily standup
- To-do lists: put tasks on the wheel and spin to choose what to start with
- Parties: put friends' names on the wheel to pick who goes first in a game
- Decisions: can't agree on dinner? Put options on the wheel and spin
How to use the wheel spinner
Add names using the input field, then click the wheel to spin and randomly select a winner. Use the Customize button to change colors, spin duration, and intensity. Your entries and settings are saved in your browser.
Is this name picker free to use?
Yes! Our random name wheel is completely free with no hidden costs, registration requirements, or usage limits. Use it unlimited times for personal, educational, or commercial purposes.
- No registration required
- Unlimited spins
- Commercial use allowed
Is the wheel truly random?
Yes. We do not use Math.random(). Our wheel uses crypto.getRandomValues(), a high-security function built into modern browsers. It draws from high-entropy sources in your operating system—such as hardware timings—to generate genuinely unpredictable results. This secure random number drives the spin outcome, so the result is impossible to predict.
Got the same result twice? That's normal with true randomness—like flipping a fair coin and getting heads twice in a row. Each spin is independent; past results have zero influence on the next. To avoid repeats, remove the winner after each spin using the Remove button.
How does a random name picker work?
Our wheel uses cryptographic randomness to ensure fair selection. Each spin generates a secure random number that determines where the wheel stops. The segment aligned with the pointer at 3 o'clock is the winner.
Capacity and limits
There is no fixed limit on entries. Whether you have 5 students or 500 participants, each line becomes a segment and the labels shrink to fit. On very large lists segments get thin, so for hundreds of entries it can be clearer to split them across two wheels.
- Unlimited name entries
- Automatic text sizing
- Paste straight from a spreadsheet
Mobile-friendly design
The wheel works on phones, tablets and desktops. Tap to spin on touch screens, or press Space or Enter on a keyboard. Use full-screen mode from the top bar when presenting.
- Works in any modern browser
- Touch-friendly controls
- Full-screen presentation mode
Privacy and data security
Your names and settings are stored in your own browser, not on our servers. They only leave your device if you share a wheel with Copy link. See the privacy policy for how ads and analytics use cookies.
Privacy PolicyCustomization options
Choose from 24 color schemes, set the pointer and center colors, add images to segments or the hub, and control how long and how hard the wheel spins.
- 24 color schemes
- Spin duration control
- Animation intensity control
Total wheel spins
Total spins by everyone using Namespinner.
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Thank you for using Namespinner
We built Namespinner to be free, fair, and simple — no sign-ups, no paywalls, no fuss. Every spin you take is powered by the same cryptographic randomness we use ourselves. We're glad you're here, and we hope the wheel helps you pick a winner, break a tie, or just have a bit of fun.