Secret Santa Generator
Organize your holiday gift exchange easily. Randomly assign Secret Santas with no self-giving.
Participants
3 peopleAssignments
Add at least 3 names and click Generate to see the pairings.
Stress-Free Holiday Gifting
Secret Santa is a fun holiday tradition, but organizing it can be a headache. Who draws whom? What if someone picks their own name? Our Secret Santa Generator solves these problems instantly. Just input the names, and our algorithm ensures a perfect, random circular exchange where everyone gives one gift and receives one gift.
Helper Elves Features
No Self-Gifting
Our logic guarantees that no participant will ever be assigned to buy a gift for themselves.
Circular Assignments
Assignments are made in a closed loop (A→B→C→A) so everyone gives exactly one gift.
Group Management
Easily add or remove participants. Perfect for small families or large office parties.
Instant Results
Runs entirely in your browser. No emails required—just generate and share the list.
How this Secret Santa Generator works
This holiday event organizer automates the "Secret Santa" name drawing process. Users input a list of participants and optional email addresses. The algorithm randomly pairs givers and receivers while ensuring no one draws themselves. It allows for "exclusions" (e.g., preventing spouses from matching). The tool can display results on-screen for private viewing or simulate email notifications. It simplifies the chaos of holiday gift exchanges by guaranteeing a fair, circular, and confidential distribution of matches.
How to Use
Add Names
Enter the names of all participants (minimum 3).
Generate
Click to randomly assign a gift receiver to each person.
Share
Distribute the assignments to the group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it ensure no one gets themselves?
Is it truly random?
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