Name Picker Wheel - Weighted Random Name Picker
Spin a wheel to randomly pick a name from your list, with optional weighted entries using a simple ×N syntax.
Names (one per line)
How the Name Picker Wheel Works
Type a list of names, spin the wheel, and it randomly lands on one winner. Unlike a plain random picker, this wheel supports weighted entries — add "×N" after any name to give that person N times the chance of being picked, useful when some names should count more than once (for example, extra entries in a giveaway).
How to Use It
- Type each name on its own line in the text box.
- Optionally add "×N" after a name (e.g. "Bob ×3") to weight it — a plain name without "×N" counts once.
- Click "Spin the Wheel" and watch it land on a randomly chosen name.
Example
With "Alice ×2," "Bob," "Charlie," and "Dana ×3" entered, Alice has twice Bob or Charlie's chance of winning, and Dana has three times their chance — the wheel's slice sizes reflect these weights visually.
Common Use Cases
- Picking a random winner from a giveaway where some entrants have earned extra entries.
- Randomly choosing who goes first, presents next, or gets picked in a group activity.
- Running a classroom raffle where certain names should have a higher chance based on participation.
- Deciding between weighted options, like giving a preferred choice more of a chance without guaranteeing it.
FAQs
How is this different from the Wheel Spinner?
The Wheel Spinner treats every entry equally, with each name getting the same size slice. This Name Picker Wheel adds support for weighted entries via the "×N" suffix, so you can give specific names a larger slice and a higher chance of winning — useful for giveaways and raffles with unequal entries.
What happens if I don't add a weight?
Any name without a "×N" suffix is treated as a normal, single entry (weight of 1), exactly like a standard random name picker.
Is the spin genuinely random?
Yes — the wheel lands on a random angle each spin, and each name's chance of winning is proportional to its slice size (which reflects its weight).