Secret Santa generator: draw names online
A Secret Santa generator draws who gives to whom. Wichtellab does more than a random list: it invites everyone, collects wishes, draws automatically and sends each person a personal link. Free and without an account.
How the draw works
The matches are created with a cryptographically secure random generator, not with a predictable order. Without exclusions the result is a single circle: A gives to B, B gives to C and so on until the last person gives to A. Nobody draws themselves, and no two people give to each other.
With exclusions the generator looks for a valid assignment that follows all the rules. If there is none, it tells you and names the reason instead of drawing something wrong.
What the generator can do
- At least 3 and up to 200 people per round.
- Exclusions for couples and close colleagues, in both directions.
- Automatic draw as soon as everyone has confirmed and is done. You can also draw manually and without the missing people.
- Wishlists with links, notes, sizes and allergies. Wishes are optional.
- An email to everyone with a personal link to their match.
- Draw again if someone drops out.
- German and English, also for the emails.
A secret stays a secret
Everyone only sees who they give to themselves. Even you as the organizer do not see who drew whom, so you can take part without spoilers.
Three steps to the draw
- Create a round: set name, budget and dates and add the people.
- Confirm your email: the invitations go out afterwards.
- Wait: as soon as everyone is done, the draw happens. Each person receives their link by email.
No sign-up and no ads
Neither you nor your participants need an account or an app. The data is deleted automatically after the exchange. Wichtellab is free. If you like it, we are happy about a voluntary donation.
Frequently asked questions about the generator
Is the draw really random?
Yes. It uses a cryptographically secure random generator and no predictable order.
Can I see who draws whom?
No. The organizer does not see the matches either. Everyone only sees who they give to themselves.
How many people can I draw?
At least three and at most 200 per round.
Does the generator cost anything?
No. Wichtellab is free and ad-free. Donations are voluntary.
What happens if the exclusions make a draw impossible?
You get a clear message and can remove an exclusion or add people. The draw then happens automatically.