Gift exchange generator: draw names for Christmas
Put everyone in, set who should not draw whom, and the generator pairs the whole group in one click. Each person opens a private link and sees only their own match.
Upload a photo + a few interests for each person → we draw names and hand every Santa gift picks they're more likely to love.
Start with photos →How the name drawing generator works
- Type every name, one per line.
- Add exclusions: couples, siblings, last year's pairs.
- Set the budget and the exchange date.
- Draw. Every person gets a private link to send by WhatsApp, text or email.
Why draw names online instead of from a hat
| Hat | Generator | |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone in one room | Required | Not needed |
| Drawing yourself | Redraw | Never happens |
| Couples kept apart | Luck | Built in |
| Forgotten names | Lost slip | Saved link |
Upload a photo + a few interests for each person → we draw names and hand every Santa gift picks they're more likely to love.
Start with photos →Which gift exchange to draw for
Classic Secret Santa rules suit most groups. Offices like office Secret Santa; big loud groups pick white elephant. Compare all formats in gift exchange games.
Christmas name draw for families
Exclude partners and parents of young kids, add kids by first name, and let everyone add a wish list to their link. See family Secret Santa.
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Questions
How do I draw names for a gift exchange online?
Enter the names, add exclusions, press draw, and send each person their private link.
Can the organizer see who got whom?
No. The organizer page shows links, never the pairs.
How many people can join one draw?
From 3 up to 100 names in one group.
Upload a photo + a few interests for each person → we draw names and hand every Santa gift picks they're more likely to love.
Start with photos →Updated October 28, 2026