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Secret Santa name generator
Draw names for your office, friends, or family. Everyone gets one recipient, nobody draws themselves, and you can keep specific pairs apart.
Before you draw
Agree an optional signup process, a budget in a named currency, and a gift date. Collect a few gift ideas, then confirm the roster before drawing. Ask about exclusions privately and keep the completed draw if people have already started shopping.
Questions about the name draw
Does anyone need an account?
No. This browser generator is free and does not require an account or email address. The organizer enters display names and shares the results manually.
Can the organizer see the matches?
Yes. This tool produces an organizer-visible list. If the organizer is also taking part, they can see who is giving to them. It does not provide private participant logins or send assignment emails.
Can I exclude couples or other pairs?
Yes. Add an exclusion before drawing and neither person can draw the other. If the restrictions make a complete draw impossible, the tool explains this and does not return a partial result.
Does Secret Santa work with an odd number?
Yes. Each person gives once and receives once; participants do not need to form pairs. This tool supports 3–100 people, including odd-sized groups.
Are my results saved?
Names and results stay in the current page’s memory. They are not submitted to our server by this tool. Download or copy the results before closing or refreshing the page. Keep the full list private.
Can I draw again?
You can clear the results and start again, but avoid doing so after assignments have been shared. A new draw may change everyone’s recipient. Downloading the same result does not redraw it.