What Is the Wheel of Names?
The Wheel of Names is a fun and easy way to choose a random option or name.
Enter or upload your options or use one of our handy lists, then spin the wheel to get a random winner. Use it for games and quizzes, choosing teams, making decisions, and any time you need to pick a name from a list. No signup required.
How to Use the Wheel of Names
- Add your entries: Type a name in the box, then hit Return or click the + button to add it to the wheel. You can also upload a .txt file with your list (one option per line), or start with one of our presets: Yes/No, Countries, or What to Eat?.
- Customize your wheel: Click the icons below the list to sort wheel entries A-Z or Z-A, shuffle them randomly, reset to defaults, or clear everything. Alternatively, click the x next to a list item to remove it. You can also download your list for later use.
- Spin the wheel: Click the wheel or the "Spin the Wheel" button to generate a random winner. You can remove winners from future spins or keep them in.
- Track your winners: Click the "Winners" tab to see all past winners. You can sort, download, or clear the list as needed.
Your entries and winners are automatically saved in your browser, so they'll still be there when you come back to the page.
Why Use the Wheel of Names?
The Wheel of Names is great when you need an unbiased choice from a list of custom names or options. For example, it can help you
- Nominate a team or spokesperson
- Take random turns in a game
- Decide who will cook dinner or clean the house
- ... or even choose a holiday destination!
Need other options? Our Random Number Generator and Random Country Generator are fun ways to get different random choices.