Random Name Picker – Free Tool to Pick a Name at Random
Add names one at a time, spin the wheel, and watch it slow down to a real random selection — no rigging, just a genuine pick with a satisfying animation. Pro Mode adds weighted entries, saved lists, custom wheel themes and history export.
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Give some names a bigger slice — higher weight means a better chance of being picked.
Free Random Name Picker — Spin the Wheel
A random name wheel works better than a plain random-pick button for one simple reason: watching it spin and slow down feels genuinely suspenseful, which matters when you're picking in front of a class or a group. This tool builds that wheel directly from whatever names you enter — add them one at a time, hit spin, and the wheel does several real rotations before settling precisely on one slice.
The spin itself is just the animation. The actual selection happens first, instantly and randomly — the wheel's slowdown is calculated afterward to land exactly on that result, so the visual effect never influences which name comes up.
What this tool actually does: builds a spinning wheel from names you enter and picks one at random with a realistic slowdown animation. Unlimited spins and spin history are free. Pro Mode adds weighted entries, saved lists, custom wheel color themes, and CSV export of your history.
How to Use the Random Name Wheel
A Random Name Spinner for Any Group
"Random name wheel" and "random name spinner" describe the same kind of tool — a spinning selector rather than a plain list-shuffler — and the use cases are broad: picking who answers next in class, choosing a raffle winner, deciding who goes first in a game, or just settling an argument about whose turn it is.
Weighted Picks and Saved Lists
Every name gets an equal chance by default, but Pro Mode's weighted entries let specific names take up more of the wheel — useful for a loyalty raffle where some entrants have earned extra tickets, or a game where certain outcomes should be more likely without being guaranteed. Saved lists solve the other common friction point: re-typing the same class roster or team names every time. Save a list once in Pro Mode and reload it whenever you need it again.
Weighting doesn't remove the randomness — a name with 5x the weight has a better chance, not a certainty. Every other name still keeps its own fair, equal shot at being picked.
Yes — the result is chosen first, then the spin animation lands on it. The spin never influences the outcome.
No — an independent tool, not affiliated with Flippity or similar spinner sites.
Yes, in Pro Mode — give any name extra slices for a better (not guaranteed) chance.
Yes, fully free, including unlimited spins and history, no account required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the random name wheel and how it works
A random name wheel is a spinning wheel divided into slices, one per name, with a pointer that lands on a random slice when the wheel stops. It's the same idea as a raffle or prize wheel, applied to picking a name instead of a prize.
Yes. The landing slice is chosen randomly first, then the spin animation is calculated to stop precisely there — the animation is a visual effect, not something that influences the pick. Every name has an equal chance unless weighted entries are used.
Type a name into the first field, then click Add Name to reveal another field below it, repeating for as many names as needed. Each entry has its own delete button, so removing one name doesn't require clearing the whole list.
Yes, in Pro Mode. Weighted entries let you assign a higher weight to specific names, giving them proportionally more slices and a better chance of being selected, while everyone else keeps an equal chance.
Yes, in Pro Mode. Save a list once and reload it any time — useful for a recurring class roster, team, or group you pick from regularly.
No. This is an independent tool, not affiliated with Flippity, miniwebtool, or any other random name spinner site. It's built around a weighted wheel, saved lists, and spin history, with no account or spreadsheet setup required.
Yes, fully free, including unlimited spins and spin history. Pro Mode — also free — adds weighted entries, saved lists, custom wheel color themes, and CSV export of your spin history.