Secret Santa Generator

Randomly Assign Gift-Giving Pairs

Participant Names (one per line)

Status

Enter at least three names and click Generate Pairs

Error

Enter at least three unique names, one per line.

Understanding Secret Santa Assignments

No Self-Assignments

This tool guarantees nobody is ever assigned to buy a gift for themselves — a valid mathematical derangement of the group.

Fully Random Pairing

Aside from avoiding self-assignment, every other pairing is equally likely, so the result can't be predicted or gamed.

Any Group Size

Works for any group of three or more participants, from a small family to a large office.

Instant & Private

Assignments are generated entirely in your browser — the names you enter are never sent to a server.

Keeping It a Secret

Since this tool displays every pairing on screen at once, it works best for planning purposes or when a trusted organizer generates the list and shares each person's assignment individually and privately — the full list itself isn't hidden from whoever runs the generator.

Key Takeaways

Guaranteed Valid Derangement: Nobody is ever paired with themselves.
Minimum Three Participants: A valid derangement requires at least three people in the group.
Client-Side Only: All pairing happens locally in your browser — no data is ever sent to a server.

Secret Santa Generator - Free Online Tool