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Secret Santa Generator
Draw Secret Santa names fairly, then let each person privately reveal only their own match. Free to use, quick to personalize, and ready to share.
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Add everyone's names above, one per line, and draw. Nobody can pick themselves, and each person taps their own name to see only who they are buying for. It is free, needs no sign-up, and the names never leave your browser.
How to draw Secret Santa names online
It works on one phone or laptop passed around the group:
- Type or paste everyone's names, one per line.
- Generate to draw. Every person gives one gift and receives one gift.
- Pass the device around. Each person taps their name, reads their match, and hides it.
- Watch the counter until everyone has checked.
Running a virtual or office Secret Santa
If the group is not in one room, the organizer can draw without taking part, open "Show all pairs", and message each person their own match privately. Before you draw, agree on:
- A budget, such as $20 or $25, so gifts feel fair.
- A date to exchange gifts, in person or on a video call.
- Whether people share a short wishlist or a few likes and dislikes.
- Delivery addresses for a remote team.
Secret Santa gift ideas by budget
- Under $10: specialty hot chocolate, a fun mug, a mini puzzle, or cozy socks.
- Around $20: a good notebook, a candle, a desk plant, or a card game.
- Around $25 to $30: a soft throw blanket, a book from their wishlist, or a local coffee shop gift card.
Is this Secret Santa generator free?+
Yes. It is free with no sign-up and no limit on draws.
Can someone draw their own name?+
No. Names are shuffled into one loop, so nobody gets themselves and everyone gives and receives exactly once.
Can anyone see all the matches?+
Only if they choose to. Each person sees just their own match. An organizer who is not taking part can open "Show all pairs" to send matches privately.
Are the names saved or sent anywhere?+
No. The draw happens in your browser and is not saved, so keep the page open until everyone has checked their match.
How many people do I need?+
At least 3. There is no upper limit, so it works for families, friend groups, and whole offices.
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