drawnames | Secret Santa app

4.6
88.2K reviews
1M+
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PEGI 3
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About this app

🎁 Simplify gift exchanges and manage wish lists with the drawnames Secret Santa app

Planning a Secret Santa gift exchange? Whether it's for Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, or any other occasion. drawnames makes organising fun and easy. No account needed—just download the app, create your group, and let us handle the rest. From setting exclusions to creating and sharing wish lists and discovering the perfect gift, drawnames makes gift exchanges stress-free.

Key features:
🎅 Simple Secret Santa generator
Set up your gift exchange in 3 easy steps: create a group, set exclusions, and draw names. It’s quick, simple, and perfect for any size of group.

📋 No account required
Start organising without having to sign in. Just download the app and go! Enjoy the full functionality immediately—no account, no hassle.

🔒 Set exclusions
Avoid unwanted pairings by setting exclusions—ensure certain people don’t draw each other. Perfect for friends, family, and co-workers.

🎁 Personal wish lists
Make gift-giving easier by letting participants create and share personalized wish lists or gift lists.

💬 Share using your favorite apps
Invite friends and family to your Secret Santa through most messaging apps, text, or email. Whatever works best for your group, we’ve got you covered.

🌐 Cross-device compatibility
No matter what device your group members use—any mobile phone, tablet or computer with a web browser—everyone can join the fun. You can even invite people who prefer not to download the app.

🛍️ Gift inspiration & suggestions
Browse thousands of gift ideas directly in the app. Discover trending and popular gifts among our millions of users, and add them to your wish list. Whether it’s for the holiday season, a birthday, or a baby shower, we’ve got perfect gift suggestions for any occasion.

🔄 Manage multiple gift exchanges
Keep track of all your gift exchanges in one app. Organise events for different groups—friends, family, or work—straight from your device. Sign in to access your groups from any device.

🎉 Flexible for any occasion
drawnames is perfect for Christmas, but did you know it's also great for creating wish lists and organizing gift exchanges all year round? Whether you’re organising for Eid, Diwali, Hanukkah, or even a birthday or Valentine’s Day celebration, we make sure your event goes smoothly and is stress-free.

Here's how it works:

– Set the budget and gift exchange date
– Add participants and exclusions
– Invite people to join your group using email, Messenger or WhatsApp. If necessary, set exclusions to avoid unwanted pairings.
– Draw names
– Once names are drawn, participants can start creating wish lists and choosing gifts for the others in the group."

Why choose drawnames?
Avoid the hassle of drawing names manually or keeping track of everything on paper. drawnames helps you take care of everything, from organizing exclusions to offering gift suggestions and creating wish lists. Plus, with no ads and no account required, you can get started straight away!

Perfect for any type of gift exchange, whether during the festive season or for any other occasion. Organize quickly and efficiently, and make sure everyone has a great experience.

More than just for Christmas
In addition to festive season gift exchanges, the app is ideal for other events like baby showers, weddings, birthdays, and more. Let your group create wish lists, find gifts, and make the celebration extra special with thoughtful presents everyone will love.

Download the drawnames app today and start planning your gift exchange in just a few clicks!

Support: If you need help, contact us at [email protected], and our team will be happy to assist you.
Updated on
Sep 26, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Photos and videos and 3 others
Data isn’t encrypted
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Ratings and reviews

4.6
87.2K reviews
Eleah
November 12, 2024
awesome. every year, the adults do a name drawing with my moms side of the family at either my sister's house or mine. my sister usually does the name drawings somehow, and tells us all who we get and the wishlists. I insisted this year on doing it and finding an app.. I knew by now there has to be truly secret drawings avail with wishlists. . and this one was the 2nd search result but with the best rating. I love it! I don't have to know who everyone draws.. no signup, easy to start.
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drawnames
November 14, 2024
Thanks for choosing drawnames for your family’s name drawing! It’s wonderful to hear the app has brought a new level of surprise and ease to your exchange. Wishing you all a festive and fun gift exchange!
Kyle and Stacy Crane
September 24, 2025
The functionality of the app itself is okay, but the Gift Guide is terrible and basically works as a giant add for Amazon. I ended up having to use the Hobbies and Interests area to create my list for the above reason.
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drawnames
October 1, 2025
Sorry the Gift Finder didn’t fully hit the mark for you. We’re working hard to improve it and make finding the perfect gift even easier. You can also add text, images and custom URLs to your wish list. We’d love to hear your ideas, feel free to reach out at [email protected].
Liam Doherty
September 8, 2025
It's the easiest way to make a wish list and then your secret Santa can view your list and choose something they know you'll like. People's choices have a $50 limit but you can set it to whatever limit you want.
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drawnames
October 1, 2025
Great to hear you love how simple it is to make a wish list. Have fun!

What’s new

With this update, we've made it super easy to sign in or create an account using a one-time code instead of a password. We're always improving the app to help you organize your celebration quickly and easily. If you have any questions or suggestions, please email them to [email protected]. Have fun celebrating!