The Ultimate Random Name Picker with Perfect Accuracy
Our enhanced Wheel of Names is the definitive solution for all your random selection needs. With its perfect accuracy, beautiful design, and extensive features, it outperforms all other random name pickers available online.
Clear, beautiful popup notifications announce each winner with your custom message, perfect for displaying on screens during events.
Our advanced algorithm guarantees the name at the pointer position is always the correct winner, with precise mathematical calculations.
Select between 1-5 winners per spin, with automatic removal of duplicates to ensure fair distribution.
The Wheel of Names is the most advanced free online random name picker available. Whether you need to select contest winners, choose students for classroom activities, make fair team assignments, or decide where to eat with friends, our tool provides a fun, visual way to make random selections with perfect accuracy.
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect Accuracy | Mathematically precise selection algorithm | Guarantees the name at the pointer is always the correct winner |
| Multiple Winners | Select 1-5 winners per spin | Great for contests with multiple prizes or team assignments |
| Customizable Design | Vibrant auto-generated colors for each segment | Beautiful visual display that's easy to distinguish |
| Popup Notifications | Celebratory popup with confetti effect | Perfect for displaying winners during live events |
| Winner History | Tracks previous selections | Maintains fairness in repeated drawings |
| Responsive Design | Works on all devices | Use on smartphones, tablets, or desktop computers |
Our wheel uses advanced mathematical algorithms to guarantee truly random selections. The spinning physics are carefully calibrated so each name has an equal probability of being selected, and we use browser-based randomization that doesn't rely on server-side processing.
Yes! Many businesses use our Wheel of Names for social media giveaways, customer appreciation events, and promotional contests. The visual spinning wheel provides transparency that selections are random and fair.
While there's no hard limit, we recommend keeping your list under 100 names for optimal performance and visibility. The wheel automatically adjusts text sizes to keep all names readable.
The current version works entirely in your browser - your lists remain on your device. You can bookmark the page with names entered, or copy/paste your lists to save them elsewhere.
This issue has been completely fixed in our current version. The wheel now uses precise geometric calculations to ensure the selected name always perfectly aligns with the pointer position.
The Wheel of Names has countless uses across different settings:
While there are many random name pickers available online, our Wheel of Names stands out for several important reasons:
Unlike many other tools where the visual display doesn't perfectly match the selection algorithm, our wheel has been mathematically verified to ensure the name at the pointer is always the actual winner. This makes it perfect for situations requiring verifiable fairness.
With support for multiple winners, custom messages, and winner history tracking, our tool has everything needed for professional use while remaining simple enough for casual applications.
The vibrant colors, smooth animations, and celebratory effects create an engaging experience that's far more exciting than simple list randomizers.
Many similar tools require registration or have premium paywalls for basic features. Our Wheel of Names is 100% free with all features available immediately.
Your name lists never leave your browser - we don't track, store, or analyze your data in any way. This makes it safe for use with student names or other sensitive information.