Online Secret Santa Generator
Draw names for your Secret Santa exchange with friends, family, or colleagues. Add wishlists, set a budget, and we'll handle the rest.
- 100% free for everyone
- Add all participants in seconds
- Everyone gets notified by email
- Set a budget for the exchange
How it works
Add participants
Enter everyone's name and email address — that's all you need.
Draw names
We draw the names and pair everyone up — totally random, no awkward moments.
Everyone is notified
Each participant gets an email with who they have to buy for. Nobody sees anyone else's pick.
Great for
What it looks like
Here's what a gift draw looks like for your group.
You drew:
Emma
Chocolate Box
25 €
Novel
18 €
Scented Candle
30 €
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Frequently Asked Questions About Secret Santa
In Secret Santa, everyone draws a name in secret and buys a gift for that person — without anyone else knowing who got who. The fun part is that nobody finds out until the gifts are exchanged.
Yes, completely free. The organiser needs a free account, participants only need an email address.
Add all participants by name and email, set a budget, and exclude any pairs if needed. Everyone gets a private email with the name of their recipient. Quick to set up, no hat required.
At least 3 people. There's no upper limit — it works just as well for a small family as for a big office party.
€20–€30 is common for work or friends, €50 is more typical for family. The main thing is picking an amount everyone's comfortable with.
Yes! Each participant can add a wishlist. That way the Secret Santa doesn't have to guess and is more likely to get something the person actually likes.
Keep it practical and fun — things you'd enjoy but don't necessarily need. A shortlist in your wishlist helps your Secret Santa choose without guessing. Popular picks: a nice candle, a book, a food hamper, a small gadget, or something related to a hobby.
Something that feels personal but works for anyone: a quality consumable (nice coffee, chocolates, candles), something fun to use at work or home, or a small experience. Stick to the agreed budget and check the recipient's wishlist if they have one.
The organiser can see the full list of pairs — but only the organiser. Participants only see their own assignment, and that's kept private until gift exchange day.
Ask them to check their spam folder first — emails sometimes end up there. You can also resend the notification from the overview.
You can redo the draw at any time from the settings page. Remove the person who can't make it and run a fresh draw — everyone gets a new assignment by email.
Yes, fully. Since everything runs by email, it works just as well for groups spread across different cities or countries. Great for family Secret Santas or remote work teams.