What Is Secret Santa?
Secret Santa is a gift exchange where everyone draws a name and buys a gift for that person without revealing who they are. The group opens gifts together and tries to guess who gave what. It's popular at office parties and group gatherings because it ensures everyone gets a gift without too much expense.
How Does the Secret Santa Generator Work?
Add at least 3 names one by one or upload a text file, then hit Generate Pairs. The tool will randomly pair each person with someone to buy a gift for. You can also set exclusions if certain people shouldn't draw each other, which is useful for couples who already exchange gifts separately.
To share the results, hit Copy Assignment on any open pair to copy a simple text message, or hit Download Pairs and send with your own message.
Tips for a Good Secret Santa
- Agree on a budget (for example, $15-25) before drawing names. A range works better than a fixed number.
- If your group is spread out geographically, do the draw early so people have time to mail their gifts.
- Set a deadline for when gifts need to be ready.