Free Secret Santa Generator
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How Our Secret Santa Generator Works
Our free Secret Santa name generator makes organizing gift exchanges incredibly simple. Whether you're planning an office party, family gathering, or friend group celebration, create random pairings in seconds – completely free with no email required.
This Secret Santa generator handles all the work automatically. Just add your participant names, and we'll randomly assign everyone a person to buy for. Each participant gets their own secure link to discover who they're Secret Santa for – keeping the surprise intact!
How to Organize a Secret Santa
Add Participants
Enter the names (and optionally emails) of everyone participating in your Secret Santa.
Set Event Details
Add your group name, exchange date, gift budget, and any special instructions.
Share & Reveal
Send invitations via email or WhatsApp. Each participant clicks their unique link to see who they got!
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Why Choose Uplup for Secret Santa?
Easy, Fast and Fun
Create your Secret Santa in under 2 minutes. Just add names, set details, and share!
Gift Preferences & Ideas
Participants can add and update gift preferences anytime via their bookmarkable profile page. Get notified when your assigned person adds preferences!
Secret, But for Real
Secure profile pages with unique tokens ensure participants can only see their own assignment. Access anytime via bookmarked link!
Multiple Share Options
Send via email, WhatsApp, or copy unique links. No emails required!
No Account Required
Create anonymous Secret Santa events without signing up. Or log in to save and manage them.
Smart Pairing
Our algorithm ensures everyone gives and receives one gift. Add exclusion rules if needed.
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Perfect Gift Exchange Generator for Any Occasion
Our free name drawing tool isn't just for Christmas! Use this versatile gift exchange generator for any holiday, celebration, or special occasion throughout the year.
🎄 Holiday Gift Exchanges
Perfect for Christmas Secret Santa, Hanukkah gift exchanges, Kwanzaa celebrations, and New Year's Eve parties. Organize your holiday gift giving with ease.
🏢 Office & Work Events
Ideal for office Secret Santa, team building activities, employee appreciation events, and corporate holiday parties. No signup required!
👨👩👧👦 Family Gatherings
Great for family Christmas, Thanksgiving gift exchanges, Easter celebrations, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and family reunions.
🎉 Special Celebrations
Use for Valentine's Day exchanges, Halloween parties, birthday celebrations, graduation gifts, and any special occasion that calls for gift giving.
🌍 Cultural & Religious Events
Perfect for Eid gift exchanges, Diwali celebrations, Purim gift giving, Christmas in July events, Eid al-Adha, and other cultural celebrations.
👥 Friend Groups
Organize gift exchanges for friend groups, college dorms, sports teams, book clubs, and any group that wants to exchange gifts fairly and anonymously.
Ready to Create Your Secret Santa?
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How to Organize Your Secret Santa (Step-by-Step)
Follow these simple steps to run a successful gift exchange
Collect Participant Info
Get names of everyone participating. Email addresses are optional but helpful for automatic invitations.
Set Event Details
Decide on gift budget, exchange date, and any special rules (like couples not buying for each other).
Create Your Secret Santa
Fill out the form above. Add all participants, set your budget and date, then click "Create Event".
Share Links (2-3 Weeks Before)
Send each person their unique link (or the shared universal link) via email, WhatsApp, or text. Tell them to click it to reveal their assignment and bookmark the page.
Remind to Add Gift Preferences
Ask everyone to add their gift preferences within the first few days. This makes shopping much easier for everyone!
Send Reminder (1 Week Before)
Remind everyone about the exchange date, budget, and to check if their person updated preferences.
Enjoy the Exchange!
On exchange day, have everyone bring their wrapped gifts and reveal who had who. The fun reveal is the best part!
💡 Quick Tips for Success
Frequently Asked Questions
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