Random Name Spinner - Fair & Interactive Decision Making Tool

    Add a list, choose your settings, and make one visible random selection at a time. Use it for classrooms, meetings, small events, or everyday choices where every listed result is acceptable.

    Names and results saved in your browser
    Free to use — no account required

    Perfect for Education

    Select speaking order, classroom jobs, or low-stakes prompts after explaining pass rules and removing absent students from the list.

    Team & Business Use

    Rotate meeting roles or speaking order among people who are available and eligible. The person running the draw still defines the list and owns the decision.

    Events & Contests

    Run a visible draw from a finalized entry list. For promotions, document the rules, protect participant details, and follow applicable laws and platform requirements.

    Quick Presets

    Keyboard Shortcuts:Enter/Space = SpinEsc = ResetMobile: Large tap areas, prevent accidental re-spins

    Wheel Customization & Save/Load

    How Our Random Name Spinner Works

    How the winner is chosen

    The current version uses the browser Web Crypto API to choose an index from the active list. The wheel animation then presents that selected entry. Each listed position is treated the same during the draw.

    Randomness cannot decide who belongs on the list or whether the result is appropriate. Review eligibility, duplicates, privacy, repeat-winner rules, and consequences before spinning.

    Key Features & Capabilities

    • Instant Setup: Add names individually, paste comma-separated lists, or import from files in seconds
    • Browser Storage: Names and recent results remain available in the same browser
    • Customization: Adjust spin duration, colors, fonts, and wheel size to match your needs
    • Multiple Controls: Keyboard shortcuts, optional voice control, and fullscreen mode

    Use Random Selection Responsibly

    Before you spin

    Define the decision, confirm every eligible entry, decide whether repeats are allowed, and tell participants what happens after a result appears.

    Privacy reminder: shared URLs contain the included names. Use initials or entry numbers instead of sensitive information when a list may be displayed or shared.

    What the wheel cannot evaluate

    Eligibility and consent

    A person or option should be added only when it belongs in the draw.

    Workload and accommodations

    Equal odds do not account for capacity, safety, skills, or accessibility needs.

    Legal or high-stakes requirements

    Use an appropriate formal process for regulated or consequential decisions.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How does the random selection algorithm work?

    The browser Web Crypto API supplies the random value used to select an index from the active list. The tool does not score, rank, or change entries based on personal information.

    Is my data private and secure?

    Names and recent results are stored in your browser. The site also loads Google advertising code, and shareable URLs contain the names encoded in the address. Read the Privacy Policy before entering sensitive information or using a shared device.

    Can I use this for legal or official decisions?

    Do not rely on this tool alone for medical, legal, employment, disciplinary, admissions, gambling, regulated promotion, or other high-stakes decisions. It is not a certified raffle platform or permanent audit log.

    What can I do beyond one basic spin?

    You can save lists in the browser, import and export lists, create a shareable URL, change wheel colors and text size, choose spin speed, use fullscreen mode, and remove winners after a pick.

    How many names can I add to the wheel?

    The interface does not publish a guaranteed maximum. Large lists create narrow wheel slices and may be difficult to read, especially on smaller screens. Test your actual list before using it with an audience.

    Can I customize the appearance of the wheel?

    You can choose a fast, medium, or slow spin, change slice and background colors, adjust text size and weight, and use fullscreen mode. Check contrast and readability yourself after changing colors.

    Does this work on mobile devices and tablets?

    The layout adapts to phones, tablets, and desktop screens. Some features, including voice recognition and fullscreen behavior, depend on browser support and permissions.

    Is there a way to remove names after they're selected?

    Enable “Remove winner after pick” below the wheel, and selected names are automatically removed from the wheel after being chosen. This helps ensure each person is only selected once in activities like presentations, role assignments, or sequential tasks. You can also manually manage the name list at any time.