Wheel of Names

The Wheel of Names lets you add any list of names or items and spin to pick one at random. Up to 60 entries can sit on the wheel at once, and you can remove individual names at any time. It is useful for classroom pick-a-student moments, group rewards, quick activities, prize draws, competition finals, and any group decision that deserves a bit of theatre.

Teachers in the US, UK and Europe can start from the Classroom Random Tools hub to compare the wheel with the student picker, team generator and list shuffler. If the goal is fair cold calling or equal turns, use the Random Student Picker or read the teacher guide to random student picking.

Spin a wheel of names online

Use this free name wheel when you need one clear random pick from a list. Paste student names, team members, prize entries, chores, activities or presentation slots, then spin the wheel and read the winner. For everyday random choices it works like a visual random name picker; for class routines it adds a shared moment that students can see on a projector or interactive whiteboard.

How to Use

1. Type names into the text area (one per line) and click Add to wheel.
2. Remove individual names by clicking the × on their chip below the wheel.
3. Click Spin the Wheel or tap the canvas to start the spin.
4. The winner's name appears below the wheel when it stops.
5. Spin again without removing names, or clear the winner to narrow the field.

Best Used For

• Classroom activities where the teacher picks a student to answer
• Low-stakes cold calling after wait time or partner rehearsal
• Giveaway and prize draws at events or on social media streams
• Picking random teams, activity choices or presentation order
• Choosing who goes first in board or party games
• Random chore or task assignment in a shared household
• Competition draws at sports clubs or community events
• Conference door-prize draws and raffle nights

Why Use Spinnit

Your name list is saved automatically in your browser between sessions — you don't need to re-enter it each time you come back. The wheel supports up to 60 names with colour-coded segments for easy reading. All data stays on your device; nothing is ever sent to a server.

Privacy and Saved Lists

Names are saved only in your browser's local storage on the device you are using. Spinnit does not upload the list, create an account, or store names on a server. If you are using a shared classroom or work computer, click Clear all when you are finished.

Classroom and Giveaway Tips

• For classrooms: explain that the wheel chooses randomly, ask the question before spinning, then remove or keep names depending on whether repeats are allowed.
• For giveaways: prepare the entry list first, remove duplicates if your rules require it, then spin once for each prize.
• For meetings: use the wheel to choose speaking order, demo order or who answers the next question.

Faster picker variants

Need something specific? Try the Classroom Random Tools hub, the Student Picker with no-repeat, the Random Name Picker, the Team Picker, or the List Shuffler.