Random Name Picker

Free Random Name Picker and Spinning Wheel

The ClockTools Random Name Picker is a free online tool that randomly selects a name from your list using an animated spinning wheel. It is the simplest way to make fair, unbiased random selections for any group activity - from calling on students in class to choosing who presents first in a team meeting.

How It Works

Enter names by pasting a list (one name per line) or adding them individually. Each name appears as a colored segment on the wheel. Click Spin and the wheel accelerates, then gradually decelerates to land on a random winner. The selection is driven by a cryptographic random number generator, ensuring every name has an equal chance of being chosen.

Save Groups and Track History

Name groups can be saved to your browser for instant reloading. A teacher can save each class period's roster, a Scrum master can save their sprint team, and a game host can save player lists. The selection history panel records every pick with a timestamp, so you can review past results and verify fair distribution over time.

Perfect for Classrooms

Random name pickers are one of the most popular tools in education technology. Teachers use them for cold calling, group formation, assigning presentation order, choosing volunteers, and running classroom games. The visual spinning animation adds excitement and engagement that a simple random number cannot match. Students respond positively to the transparent, visible randomization process.

Meeting and Team Uses

Scrum masters use the name picker to select who leads standup or retrospective facilitation. Workshop facilitators use it to form random breakout groups. Team leads use it to assign code reviews, on-call rotations, and office tasks. The Remove Winner option ensures every team member gets a turn before anyone is selected twice, creating equitable rotation across the group.