Wheel of Names - Random Name Picker & Generator | Like Yes or No Wheel but for Names
What Is Wheel of Names?
From the creators of the popular Yes or No Wheel, comes Wheel of Names - an engaging and interactive tool designed to make random name selection fun and exciting. Perfect for teachers, team leaders, and event organizers who need a fair and engaging way to pick names.
Just like our popular Yes or No Wheel helps with decisions, the Wheel of Names makes random name selection fun and engaging. Simply add your list of names, customize their colors, and spin the wheel to randomly select someone. While our Yes or No Wheel helps with decision making, this wheel specializes in name selection - whether you need to choose a presenter for a meeting, pick a student to answer a question, or select a winner for a prize draw.
With features like name management, selection tracking, and a visually appealing spinning animation, our wheel turns routine selection into an engaging experience that keeps everyone involved and excited about the outcome.
Why Choose Our Name Picker Wheel?
Smart Name Management
Effortlessly add, edit, or import names with our intuitive interface. Just as simple as our Yes or No Wheel, but specialized for managing lists of names with drag-and-drop simplicity and quick editing tools.
Visual Excellence
Watch names come alive with dynamic colors and smooth animations. Our wheel is designed for maximum visibility and engagement, even in group settings.
Fair & Transparent
Built with the same advanced randomization algorithms as our Yes or No Wheel, every spin is completely fair. Track selection history to ensure equal participation over time.
Versatile Applications
Perfect for education, business, and events. While Yes or No Wheel helps with decisions, this wheel excels at random name selection for student participation, team building, prize drawings, or any situation requiring random selection.
How to Use Wheel of Names
Our name picker wheel is designed to be as simple and intuitive as our Yes or No Wheel.
Follow these steps to start making random selections from your list of names - it's just as easy as using our Yes or No Wheel for decisions.
1. Add Your Names
Start by entering the names you want to include. Just like Yes or No Wheel helps with decisions, this wheel helps with name selection:
Manual Entry
Type names one at a time or paste a list

Enter names manually using the input field
Bulk Import
Import multiple names from a text file

Import multiple names at once
Quick Edit
Easily edit or remove names from the list

Edit names with a simple click
- Name Tip: Keep names short and clear for better visibility
- Import Tip: Copy and paste from spreadsheets for quick setup
- Edit Tip: Click any name to modify it instantly
- Organization Tip: Use clear, recognizable names
2. Customize Your Wheel
Make the wheel your own:
Color Selection
Choose colors for each name to make them stand out

Select colors to personalize your wheel
Selection History
Track how many times each name is selected

View selection counts for each name
Name Organization
Edit, remove or shuffle names as needed

Manage your list of names easily
- Color Tip: Choose contrasting colors for better visibility
- History Tip: Use selection counts to ensure fair participation
- Organization Tip: Keep names short and clear
- Management Tip: Use shuffle for random order
3. Spin and Select
Time for the exciting part:
Start Spinning
Click the wheel or press spacebar to spin

Click or press spacebar to start
Watch & Wait
Enjoy the smooth spinning animation

Watch the wheel spin with realistic physics
Get Results
See your selected name with celebration effects

Selected name is clearly displayed
- Spin Tip: Each spin is completely random
- Result Tip: Results are saved in the selection history
- Animation Tip: Wait for the wheel to stop completely
- Celebration Tip: Enjoy the confetti effect on selection
Discover Creative Ways to Use
While our Yes or No Wheel excels at decision making, our Wheel of Names opens up even more possibilities. Here are some popular ways to use it: