Online Secret Santa generator
Free. Your friends and family join with no account: everyone writes their wish list, then finds out who they drew on their phone.
Ready in 2 minutes, no app to install
How it works
- 1
Type the names
Yours, then the group's. You can paste a ready-made list.
- 2
Send the link on WhatsApp
A ready-made message for the group chat or a text.
- 3
Everyone writes their list
Three wishes with the product link: whoever draws them knows what to give.
- 4
On the day, everyone scratches their card
And finds out who they're giving to. Nobody knows anyone else's draw.
What is Secret Santa?
Secret Santa is a gift exchange where everyone secretly draws the name of the person they'll give a gift to. Each person buys just one gift, within a budget agreed in advance, and doesn't know who is spoiling them until the big reveal.
Secret Santa rules in five points
- 1 A shared budget Set one amount per gift, the same for everyone, so nobody feels awkward.
- 2 A date The party where you swap gifts, announced in the invitation.
- 3 Exclusions Couples or siblings don't draw each other, if you'd like.
- 4 The secret Everyone keeps their draw to themselves. With Dogivo, nobody sees anyone else's.
- 5 The reveal On the day, everyone guesses who spoiled them, then each person reveals their name.
What budget for a Secret Santa?
The budget depends on the group. These ranges are common benchmarks, not a rule: what matters is that everyone can join in.
| Group | Common budget |
|---|---|
| Coworkers | 10 to 20 € |
| Friends | 15 to 30 € |
| Family | 20 to 50 € |
| Kids among themselves | 5 to 15 € |
A remote Secret Santa
The group doesn't need to meet to draw names: everyone gets the link, writes their list and scratches their card on their phone. The gift can be delivered straight to the person.
Secret Santa at work
Among coworkers: a small budget, no need for exclusions. The draw happens without gathering everyone, and each person writes a list so nobody ends up with a gift they don't want.
Frequently asked questions
Do people need the app to take part?
No. Everything happens in the browser, from the first name to the scratch card. The app adds reminders and anonymous messages.
Does everyone need an email address?
No. One link for the whole group, sent on WhatsApp or by text. Everyone picks their name from the list.
Can I exclude a couple from drawing each other?
Yes. You set who can't draw whom, and the draw follows your rules. If the exclusions make the draw impossible, Dogivo tells you before drawing.
How many people do you need?
At least three. There is no maximum: the whole family or the whole department.
Can the organizer see who drew whom?
No, unless they choose to when setting up the draw, for example to announce it themselves. By default, everyone only sees their own draw.
It's more fun in the app
- Your Secret Santa can message you, and you reply
- Guess who drew you
- We let you know at every step