Random name picker
Type or paste names, one per line, and spin. Every name has the same chance unless you set weights.
Random name picker wheel
- Maya
- Leo
- Aisha
- Tom
- Sofia
- Kenji
- Lucas
- Emma
- Noah
- Zara
- Ivan
- Mia
Ready — 12 entries
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How to use
- Replace the sample names with your own, one per line. Duplicates are flagged so you can merge them.
- Spin for one name, or switch to "Several" mode to draw a few names at once.
- Keep the winner on the wheel, or remove them so the next spin picks someone new.
Ideas and variations
- Choose who answers the next question in class.
- Decide who presents first at a team meeting.
- Draw a winner from everyone who entered a small contest.
- Pick whose turn it is in a board game.
Questions
Is the name picker really random?
Yes. Each spin uses the cryptographic random number generator built into your browser, and every name has the same chance unless you change its weight.
Can the same name come up twice in a row?
Yes, that is how true randomness behaves. Turn on "Remove winner after spin" if each person should be picked only once.
How many names can I add?
Up to 10,000. The wheel draws up to 1,000 segments; with bigger lists it shows a sample, but every name still has an equal chance.