Grab Bag Name Generator

Organize seamless gift exchanges with random name assignments for Christmas, birthdays, and special occasions

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How to Get Started

Simple steps to create amazing results

1

Enter Participant Names

Add all the names of people participating in your grab bag gift exchange. You can type them in manually or paste a list.

2

Set Your Rules

Customize settings like exclusions (who shouldn't be paired together), spending limits, or theme preferences for your gift exchange.

3

Generate & Share

Click generate to create random pairings, then download or share the results with participants via email or text.

Main Features

Powerful capabilities at your fingertips

Smart Pairing Algorithm

Our intelligent system ensures fair and random pairings while respecting exclusion rules and preventing conflicts in your gift exchange.

Customizable Restrictions

Set up custom rules to prevent family members or couples from drawing each other's names, ensuring a more enjoyable exchange experience.

Easy Export Options

Download your grab bag assignments as a PDF, CSV, or send them directly to participants via email to keep the gift-giving a secret.

Unlimited Participants

Whether you have 5 friends or 500 coworkers, our generator handles gift exchanges of any size with ease.

Event Templates

Choose from pre-made templates for Christmas, Secret Santa, White Elephant, office parties, and other popular gift exchange events.

Privacy Protected

Keep the surprise alive with secure, anonymous pairings. Participants only see who they're buying for, not the entire list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

The generator randomly assigns names for your gift exchange based on the number of participants and any specified rules.
Yes, the Grab Bag Name Generator is versatile and can be used for various occasions like Christmas, birthdays, or office events.
Yes, our gift exchange generator is free to use, ensuring everyone can enjoy a seamless gift exchange experience.
Absolutely! You can set exclusion rules to ensure family members, couples, or specific individuals aren't matched with each other in the gift exchange.
You can easily regenerate new pairings with updated participant lists. The system will create a completely new random assignment.
The generator allows you to send individual notifications to each participant showing only who they should buy for, keeping all other pairings confidential.

Ready to Organize Your Perfect Gift Exchange?

Create fair, random pairings in seconds and make your next grab bag event stress-free and fun for everyone.