Free Tool
Free Secret Santa Generator
Enter names, set exclusions, and draw names instantly. No signup required. Share results with a single link.
Do I need to sign up to draw names for Secret Santa?
Use the tool on this page, then copy the result and share it with your group.
Draw names
1. Add Participants
Add at least 3 names to get started.
2. ExclusionsOptional
How Secret Santa works (3 min)
Use the tool on this page, then copy the result and share it with your group.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter the names of everyone participating, optionally set exclusions (e.g., spouses who shouldn't draw each other), and tap Draw Names. The generator uses a fair randomized algorithm to assign each person a unique recipient. No one draws themselves, and all exclusions are respected.
Yes, 100% free with no signup or ads. Add your participants and draw names right in your browser.
After drawing names, click Copy Share Link to get a shareable URL. You can also copy individual reveal links for each participant — send each person their personal link so they can tap "Reveal" to see only their match. The results are encoded in the URL, so no accounts or databases are needed.
Exclusions prevent two specific people from drawing each other. This is useful for couples, roommates, or anyone who already exchanges gifts separately. For example, if Jon and Sarah are married, you can exclude them so neither one draws the other.
The draw results are stored entirely in the URL — nothing is saved to a server or database. Anyone holding the results link can see every pairing, including whoever drew the names. Each person's own link shows only their assignment, so send each person their own link to keep matches private.
You need at least 3 people. In a small group with many exclusions, a valid draw may not exist, and the tool will say so.
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