No one gets themselves
Secret Santa Generator
Paste your names and instantly draw a fair, random gift exchange.
Your gift exchange will appear here
Add names on the right, then hit Generate.
About the Secret Santa Generator
The Secret Santa Generator turns a list of names into a fair, random gift exchange in one click. It uses a proper derangement algorithm, which means every giver is guaranteed to be paired with someone else — nobody ever draws their own name, and the tool refuses to build an invalid draw silently. Use it for office Secret Santa, family julegaver and julklapp draws, extended-family holiday exchanges, classroom gift swaps, or any friend group that wants to keep gifting budget-friendly. Set an optional budget in any currency and it shows above the pairings so everyone remembers the cap. Choose "All at once" to reveal every pair on one screen — perfect when you're texting people their giftee — or switch to "One-by-one wheel" for in-person parties, where each participant spins to reveal their assignment with satisfying tick sounds and a fanfare. Everything runs in your browser: no signup, nothing stored, and the moment you close the tab the draw is gone. Free, no signup needed.
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Frequently asked questions
Can someone ever draw their own name?+
No. The Secret Santa generator uses a derangement algorithm, so every giver is guaranteed a different receiver. If a valid pairing can't be found (only 1 name, for example), the tool tells you instead of silently pairing someone with themselves.
Can I use this for an office or family gift exchange?+
Yes. It works for office Secret Santa, family julegaver / julklapp draws, extended-family holiday exchanges, and classroom gift swaps. Paste any list of names, set an optional budget, and share the reveal screen one person at a time.
Do you store the names or the pairings?+
No. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded, saved, or sent to a server. Close the tab and the draw is gone, so run it once at your gathering or copy the pairings to share privately.
Can I run the draw on the wheel instead of generating all pairs at once?+
Yes. Toggle One-by-one wheel draw, and each giver takes a turn spinning to reveal their receiver — great for in-person parties. The tool automatically prevents anyone from drawing themselves.