Random Name Exchange Generator

Organize seamless gift exchanges with random pairings for Secret Santa and holiday gatherings

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How to Get Started

Simple steps to create amazing results

1

Enter Participant Names

Add all participants to your gift exchange list. Simply type or paste names into the generator, one per line or separated by commas.

2

Set Exclusions & Rules

Optionally exclude specific pairings (like spouses or roommates) and set your exchange theme, budget limits, or special instructions for participants.

3

Generate & Share Results

Click generate to create random pairings. Download the results, share links directly with participants, or send assignments privately without revealing the full list.

Main Features

Powerful capabilities at your fingertips

Smart Random Matching

Our algorithm ensures truly random pairings while respecting your exclusion rules. No duplicate assignments, and everyone gets exactly one gift giver and recipient.

Exclusion Controls

Prevent specific pairings like family members, coworkers in the same department, or last year's matches. Set multiple exclusion rules for complex group dynamics.

Multiple Export Options

Download pairings as text lists, CSV files, or printable PDFs. Share via unique links or copy individual assignments to send privately.

Theme & Budget Settings

Add exchange themes, budget guidelines, and deadline information that participants see with their assignments. Keep everyone on the same page.

Unlimited Participants

Run exchanges for any group size, from small family gatherings of 5 to large corporate events with hundreds of participants.

Save & Reuse Lists

Save your participant lists and exclusion rules for annual exchanges. Quickly regenerate new pairings year after year with the same group.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Our generator takes a list of participant names and randomly pairs them for a gift exchange. You can exclude specific pairings and set themes or budgets.
Yes, our service allows you to generate pairings and distribute them without requiring email addresses.
Yes, our basic name exchange generator is free to use, with additional customization options available.
Absolutely! You can set exclusion rules to prevent specific pairings, such as spouses, family members, or people who exchanged gifts last year. The generator will respect all your exclusion rules.
You can easily regenerate new pairings with the updated participant list. If you saved your original list, simply remove the person who dropped out and create new random assignments.
You can generate unique links for each participant showing only their assignment, download individual text files, or copy each pairing separately to send via your preferred messaging method.

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Create perfectly random gift exchange pairings in seconds. Fair, simple, and completely free.