Secret Santa Generator
No sign-up, no app — draw names and everyone gets their assignment by email.
0 participants · one name per line
How it works
- Paste your participants, one name per line. Copy-paste from a spreadsheet column works too.
- Set exclusions if you need them, then generate. Names are drawn so nobody picks themselves.
- Everyone receives their assignment by email automatically. You never have to chase anyone.
Free and no sign-up
SantaWheel is free and runs in your browser. There is no account to create, nothing to install, and no credit card. Paste your list and draw names — that is the whole process.
Works with exclusions
Some people should not draw each other. Exclude pairs so spouses, partners, or a manager and their direct reports never get matched. Exclusions work in both directions, and if the rules make a draw impossible, the generator tells you clearly instead of giving a wrong result.
Secret Santa for coworkers
Office gift exchanges get big fast. Paste your team roster, exclude managers and their reports if needed, and generate in one click. Participants join by email, so remote teammates are covered without any installs.
Secret Santa for family and friends
Set a budget, exclude couples who live together, and let the draw handle the rest. Grandparents don't need an account — their assignment simply arrives by email.
Secret Santa message ideas
Short messages you can send along with the assignment. Replace the placeholders in braces.
You drew {name} for Secret Santa! Keep it a secret until the exchange. Budget: {amount}. Check their wishlist for ideas — happy gifting!
Secret Santa time! Your person is {name}. The budget is {amount}, and their wishlist is attached. Remember: tell no one.
FAQ
Do I need to sign up?
No. The generator works without an account. Paste your participants' names and draw — nothing to register and nothing to install.
Can I see who drew whom?
Yes — as the organizer you see the full list of assignments. Each participant only sees the person they are buying for, so the draw stays secret.
Do participants receive an email?
Yes. After the draw, every participant automatically gets an email with their assignment. They don't need an account or an app.
Can I edit the participant list?
Yes, any time before the draw: add, remove, or rename people. Once names are drawn, the result is final and can't be changed.
Can I set exclusion rules?
Yes. Exclude any two people from drawing each other — for example spouses, roommates, or a manager and their direct reports. Exclusions apply in both directions.
How many people can participate?
Up to 100 participants per exchange, with any number of exclusions. Large lists are drawn in under a second.