Secret Santa Name Picker

Randomly assign Secret Santa names for friends, family, classrooms and work groups.

Free Secret Santa Name Picker

Add each participant’s name, then let this Secret Santa picker randomly assign who buys for whom. It is useful for family Christmas gatherings, work teams, classrooms and friend groups.

Everyone is assigned one person, nobody is assigned themselves, and the results can be copied once you are happy with the draw. Much easier than folding paper slips and hoping the dog does not eat half the names.

Add at least two names, then draw the Secret Santa assignments.

How To Use This Secret Santa Picker

Enter one participant per line and click Draw Secret Santa Names. The tool creates a random assignment where each person receives one recipient and nobody draws their own name.

Secret Santa Tips

Agree a budget, gift deadline and whether gifts should be funny, useful or anonymous before drawing names. For larger groups, send each person only their own assigned recipient rather than sharing the full list.

Privacy Note

Names are processed only in your browser. They are not uploaded or stored by BestBlog.

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Secret Santa Name Picker FAQ

Can someone be assigned to themselves?

No. The tool keeps shuffling until every person has been assigned to someone else.

How many names can I add?

You can add as many names as you need, provided there are at least two participants.

Are the names saved anywhere?

No. The names and results stay in your browser unless you choose to copy them.