Pick a Random Name
in One Spin
The fastest random name picker wheel on the web. Add your names, spin the wheel, and let fate decide. Built for teachers, streamers, teams, and anyone who needs a fair, fun way to choose.
Three Steps. Zero Friction.
From landing to picking a winner — it takes less than 10 seconds.
Add Your Names
Type names one at a time, paste a full list, or load a pre-built wheel. Your names are saved automatically in your browser — they'll be here when you come back.
Spin the Wheel
Hit the center button or click the wheel. Watch it spin with realistic physics, hear the ticking as it passes each name, and feel the anticipation build.
Celebrate the Winner
Confetti explodes, the winner is announced, and you can spin again, remove the winner, or share the result. It's that simple.
Ready-Made Wheels for Every Occasion
Pick a category to jump right in with pre-loaded names and settings.
Classroom & Teachers
Random student selector, group maker, classroom attendance picker. Fair and fun for every teacher.
Open wheel →Gaming & Streaming
Twitch giveaway spinner, D&D initiative roller, game night picker. Stream-ready with dark mode.
Open wheel →Dinner Decider
Can't pick where to eat? Spin the dinner wheel. Pre-loaded with cuisines, restaurants, and meal ideas.
Open wheel →Truth or Dare
Party spinner with truth questions and dare challenges. Great for icebreakers and game nights.
Open wheel →Baby Name Picker
Browse and spin through popular baby names by origin, style, and meaning. Let the wheel help you choose.
Open wheel →Team & Group Maker
Split any list into random, balanced teams. Perfect for sports, workshops, hackathons, and projects.
Open wheel →Looking for something specific?
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
Built for speed, designed for delight, and engineered to just work.
Instant Load
100% client-side with zero server round-trips. The wheel renders in under 1 second on any device, any connection.
Auto-Save
Your name list is saved automatically in your browser. Refresh the page, close the tab, come back tomorrow — it's still there.
Shareable Links
Generate a unique URL encoding your name list. Share it with colleagues, students, or stream viewers — they see your exact wheel.
Dark & Light Mode
Stream-ready dark mode by default. Toggle to light mode for classrooms and presentations. Follows your system preference.
Works Offline (PWA)
Install NameWheels to your phone's home screen. Use it without internet — perfect for classrooms with spotty Wi-Fi.
Confetti & Sound
Realistic tick sounds as the wheel spins and a confetti explosion when the winner is picked. Micro-moments that spark joy.
Fully Accessible
Keyboard navigable, screen reader friendly, and WCAG-compliant. Everyone can use the wheel, no exceptions.
100% Private
No accounts, no tracking, no data leaves your browser. Your names stay on your device — always.
Vibrant Segments
Twelve high-contrast colors cycle through your names. Every segment is clearly distinguishable at any screen size.
Who Uses NameWheels?
Thousands of people spin NameWheels every day. Here's how they use it.
Teachers & Educators
Pick random students for questions, form groups, assign tasks, or run classroom raffles. Students love the excitement of the spin.
Streamers & Content Creators
Run viewer giveaways, pick random challengers, or decide what game to play next. Share the wheel URL in your chat.
Teams & Workplaces
Assign who presents first, pick a lunch spot, run standup order, or create random pairs for code reviews and brainstorms.
Tabletop & Board Gamers
Roll initiative, assign factions, pick first player, or create random encounters. Replace dice with a visual spinner.
Families & Friend Groups
Settle "where should we eat" debates, assign chores fairly, pick movie night films, or choose who goes first in a game.
Event Organizers
Run raffle drawings at parties, conferences, or meetups. Add all attendees, spin the wheel, and award prizes live on screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using NameWheels.