🎅 Secret Santa

Draw names for your gift exchange

Add Participants

No participants yet. Add at least 3 names to start.

How to Use the Secret Santa Name Draw Tool

Quick, private, and fair — follow these steps to run a smooth Secret Santa for friends, family, or the office.

1

Add all participant names

Enter each person joining the exchange. Each name becomes part of the randomized drawing pool.

2

Configure exclusions (optional)

Prevent certain pairings (partners, close family, etc.) by adding exclusions so the algorithm only creates valid matches.

3

Start the drawing process

Click “Start Drawing”. The tool ensures each name is assigned exactly once with no duplicates.

4

Reveal assignments one by one

Participants view their assigned person privately on screen. Each reveal is confirmed before moving on to keep the surprise intact.

5

Finalize the draw

Once every participant has revealed their match, the draw is complete — you now have a conflict-free set of Secret Santa pairs.

6

Enjoy the exchange

With assignments settled, participants can plan gifts. The app doesn’t keep a visible list of pairings—so the mystery stays alive until the exchange.

Start the Secret Santa Draw

Tip: For best results, include at least 3 participants and double-check exclusions before starting.