Secret Santa Generator

Create random Secret Santa assignments and share them with your group.

Set up your Secret Santa event

Event Name

Budget ($)

Exchange Date

Add at least 3 participants with names and email addresses

Name

Set up a Secret Santa exchange with participant details, optional budgets, and shareable assignments.

✓ Fair Randomization: Instantly assigns each participant a recipient with no duplicates or manual juggling.
✓ Quick Setup: Add names and emails in one place, then generate assignments in seconds.
✓ Privacy Friendly: Copy individual assignments so each person sees only their recipient.
✓ Event Planning: Capture budget and date details to keep the exchange organized.
✓ Fewer Mistakes: Avoid accidental double-assignments and missed participants.

Q: How many people do I need?
At least three participants so assignments can rotate fairly.
Q: Can I prevent two people from drawing each other?
This version doesn’t support exclusions yet; keep groups simple for now.
Q: Do you send emails automatically?
No—copy the email template or assignment and send it yourself.
Q: Is my data saved?
No—refreshing the page clears your entries.
Q: Can I edit after generating?
Yes—update participants and regenerate to create a new shuffle.

Office Exchanges: Organize team gift swaps without manual paper draws.
Family Gatherings: Handle large family lists and keep assignments private.
Friend Groups: Create quick assignments for holiday parties or virtual swaps.
Classroom Events: Randomize student pairings with minimal setup.
Community Groups: Coordinate gift drives or volunteer exchanges.

Example: Enter three names and generate assignments for a small office exchange.
Step-by-step: (1) Add participants. (2) Set budget/date if needed. (3) Generate and share assignments.
FAQ: Can I copy all emails at once? Yes—use the copy emails button.
FAQ: Will participants see each other’s picks? No—only the assignment you share.
FAQ: Can I rerun the draw? Yes—regenerate anytime before sending.

Need a budget reminder? Check the Holiday Countdown.
Want a printable guide? Use the Cheatsheet Builder.
Planning food? Scale portions with the Recipe Scaler.
Creating accounts for gifting? Generate strong credentials with the Password Generator.