Free Secret Santa Generator
Draw names online with our free Secret Santa name picker — for Pollyanna, Kris Kringle, or any gift exchange. Share wish lists with your group. No sign-up required.
How it works
Three steps. No account. Done in two minutes.
1.Draw Names Instantly
Add participants, click draw, and everyone gets an email with their Secret Santa pick. Our online name generator works with no sign-up required.
2.Share Wish Lists
Create a wish list and share it with your group so everyone knows what to buy. Mark items as purchased.
3.Manage Groups
Create persistent groups for recurring exchanges — your office, family, or friends year after year.
Wish lists, so gifts always land
Create a wish list, share it with your group, and mark items as bought to avoid doubles.
A message board for the whole group
Chat, react, and drop anonymous notes to your Secret Santa — right inside your group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Secret Santa Generator free?
Yes. The Secret Santa Generator and all core features are completely free to use.
Is this an online Secret Santa name generator or name picker?
Yes — Secret Santa Generator is a free online name picker and name generator. Enter participant names and emails, click draw, and everyone is emailed their Secret Santa assignment instantly. No account is required for a one-off draw.
Does Secret Santa Generator include wish lists?
Yes. Create a free account to build wish lists and share them with your group so gift-givers know what to buy. You can run a quick name draw without an account, then add wish lists when you create a persistent group.
Can I run Secret Santa for multiple groups?
Yes. With a free account you can create and manage multiple groups — family, office, friends, and more — each with its own members, wish lists, and draw history. Run as many separate Secret Santa exchanges as you need.
What happened to Boogspace.com?
Secret Santa Generator is the rebuilt successor to Boogspace.com. All data from the old site was ported over, including logins — if you had a Boogspace.com account, sign in here with the same email and password and your groups, wish lists, and gift history will all be right where you left them.
Do participants need an account?
No. For a quick draw using the Secret Santa Generator, no one needs an account — just enter names and emails and everyone gets an email. Accounts are only required for persistent groups and wish lists.
How does the Secret Santa draw work?
We use a randomized shuffle with a derangement algorithm to ensure no one is assigned themselves. If you set exclusions, those constraints are honored during the shuffle. Each participant receives a private email with only their own pick.
Can I re-run the draw if someone drops out?
Yes — just run a new draw with the updated participant list. Previous draws are saved for your records.
What if someone doesn't receive their email?
Ask them to check spam. If the email truly wasn't delivered, contact us and we can resend it manually.
Are wish lists visible to everyone in the group?
Wish lists are visible to all members of a group. This lets you see what people want without revealing who is buying for whom.
How do I join a group?
From your dashboard, click the join button and enter the group name and password (if it has one) that the group admin shared with you.
Can I use Secret Santa Generator for non-Secret-Santa exchanges?
Absolutely. Many people use it for birthday exchanges, white elephant parties, or any gift event where you need to assign givers to recipients.
Is my data safe?
We store passwords using bcrypt hashing and never share your email address with third parties. Email is used only to send Secret Santa picks and account-related notifications.
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