Exclusions that actually hold
Tell it which pairs can’t match — a couple, two roommates, last year’s pairing — and the draw never puts them together.
A free Secret Santa generator that draws the names for you
couples won’t draw each other, promise
Pull names for your group in one click — friends, family, or the whole office. Everyone adds a few wishlist ideas so nobody gets a dud, and who-got-who stays secret until the reveal. Free, no ads, no credit card.
How it works, in four steps
- 01
Add your people
Invite friends or coworkers with a link. They join the draw with a quick free sign-up.
- 02
Draw the names
One click and everyone gets the name they’re shopping for — kept secret from the whole group, you included.
- 03
Peek at their wishlist
Each person sees their match’s wishlist and borrows an idea — no repeat gifts, no wild guesses.
- 04
The reveal
On the day, everyone finds out who had who — and the group chat lights up for five minutes.
Why Rat List over the usual name-picker
No ads, no spam, no account to snoop
We don’t run ads, sell data, or blast your group with email. Wishlists are open to view with a link — no account needed just to look.
Your group sticks around
The same circle carries over year to year. Next December you re-draw in a click instead of starting from scratch.
Running one at the office?
No pre-filled wishlists at work? No problem. Draw names between coworkers who barely know each other, and let everyone add a couple of ideas after the fact. Stuck on your own person? Let the gift finder toss you a few ideas.
Common questions
How does the Secret Santa generator work?
Everyone joins your group with a link and adds a short wishlist. You draw the names, and each person gets one name to shop for plus their wishlist for ideas. The matches stay secret until you reveal them.
Can I stop couples from drawing each other?
Yes. Before the draw, set exclusions — any pair you list will never be matched. Handy for couples, roommates, or a repeat of last year’s pairing.
Is it really free?
Yes. No ads, no credit card, no paywall. Draw as many names as you want, as many times as you want.
Do people need an account to join?
Yes — everyone in the draw signs up free, which is what lets us keep each match secret. It takes a minute, and it gives each person a wishlist of their own.
How many people can join?
As many as you like. Four friends or thirty coworkers — the draw scales either way.
Can the organizer play too?
Yes, and you won’t see your own match. The app keeps the draw secret from everyone, organizer included.
Your Secret Santa, minus the spreadsheet
and the group-chat chaos