Classrooms
Choose a reader, presenter, partner, line leader, or discussion turn from a class list without calling on the same students first.
Random Name Picker
Paste or type any list of names, remove duplicates, shuffle the order, and spin a clear random winner. Keep the winner for another round or use elimination mode when each chosen name should leave the wheel.
Working Random Name Picker
How to Use the Random Name Picker
- Open the Text tab and paste one name per line, or type names directly into the editable list.
- Use Remove duplicates and Shuffle before spinning when you want a clean, mixed list.
- Click the wheel to pick a winner. Keep winners in the normal mode or choose Elimination mode in Settings to remove each winner automatically.
Ways to Pick a Random Name
Teams
Use a shuffled roster to choose captains, decide the first pick, or set a fair participation order before forming teams.
Giveaways
Paste eligible entrants, spin for a visible winner, and keep the result history for a simple record of each draw.
Meetings
Rotate note-taking, demos, icebreakers, or speaking turns across attendees with one shared selection.
Games
Pick the first player, a challenger, or the next turn without an argument over who goes first.
Chores
Add household names and chores, then spin to assign the next task or choose who starts.
Name Picker Tips
- Use the Text tab for large rosters: paste one name per line, then select Apply to wheel.
- Normal mode keeps every winner available for a later spin; Elimination mode removes the selected name after each result.
- Open Results to review the spin history, clear it when a new activity begins, and use Share to send the current list to a group.
Related Wheel Tools
Spinner Wheel Homepage
Build a random wheel for any names, choices, tasks, or decisions.
Team Generator
Use a custom picker to set captains, group order, and team activities.
Classroom Picker
Open the reusable Wheel of Names for readers, turns, and class routines.
Giveaway Picker
Run a prize-wheel draw for rewards, events, and eligible entrants.
Random Name Picker FAQ
Can I paste a large list of names?
Yes. Open the Text tab, paste one name per line, and choose Apply to wheel. The editable list is also available for smaller changes.
How do I remove duplicate names?
Open the List tab and choose Remove duplicates. The picker keeps the first instance of each matching name and removes the rest.
Can I keep or remove a winner?
Normal mode keeps the winner on the wheel for future spins. Choose Elimination mode in Settings before spinning when you want each winner removed automatically.
Can I see past results or spin again?
Yes. The Results tab records each winner until you clear the history, and you can spin again by clicking the wheel after viewing a result.