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?
No. This free generator needs no signup: add names and exclusions, then send each person their link. The organizer, and anyone with the group link, can see every pairing. For a draw the organizer can't see, use GiftList's full Secret Santa. It's free, and one exchange can draw names for 3 to 100 people. Participants need a free account to see their match.
Draw names
1. Add Participants
Add at least 3 names to get started.
2. ExclusionsOptional
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. Each result card has a Reveal button, so you can share the page and let each person tap to see only their own match. For maximum privacy, use the individual share links so each person only receives their own assignment.
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.
Need gift ideas?
Secret Santa gift ideas under $25 and $50 or white elephant gift ideas.