Draw gift pairs instantly and keep the whole setup in the browser.
One name per line or comma-separated. Duplicate names are removed.
Up to 24 participants are used per draw.
Use one rule per line, for example: Alice: Bob, Carla
Up to 48 exclusion rules are used.
Generate a draw to see the assignments.
How to Use
The Secret Santa Generator creates gift exchange pairs in the browser without sending participant names to a server.
Add the participant list, then add any exclusions on separate lines if certain people should not draw each other. Generate the pairs and copy the result when it looks right.
This tool is useful for holiday exchanges, classroom gift draws, office events, friend groups, and family gift games.
About This Tool
The Secret Santa generator creates gift assignments from a list of participants. It supports exclusions so people who should not be paired can be kept apart.
This is designed for small family, friend, classroom, and workplace gift exchanges where organizers want a fast browser-based draw. The result can be copied after generation.
Random tools are most helpful when the rules are clear before the result is generated. Decide what the input means, whether duplicates are allowed, and whether the first result should be final. Clear rules make the result easier to trust and explain.
For casual choices, games, classroom activities, examples, and creative prompts, a browser-based tool is usually enough. For regulated contests, high-value selections, safety decisions, legal records, or professional advice, use a process designed for that responsibility.
Last reviewed: April 20, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Add exclusions in the exclusions box using a format like "Alice: Bob, Carla".
Yes. The assignment logic runs on the page and does not require an account or backend.
The tool will show an error and ask you to remove or relax some exclusions.
You need at least three participants for a valid Secret Santa draw.
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