Is Your First Name on Santa’s Nice List? Check Now!

Every year, as per tradition, children send a letter to Santa Claus, detailing the gifts they hope to find under the tree on the morning of December 25. But of course, whether they receive these gifts depends on whether they’ve been naughty or nice throughout the year! Santa, the jolly old man with the white beard, also has the job of sorting out the good kids from the naughty ones: not all will be equally rewarded when it comes to handing out gifts. And as we know, those who misbehave might end up on a less favorable list, perhaps even the infamous list of the Bogeyman.

But how can you tell if Santa has placed you on the nice list? Has he seen every little misstep, or on the contrary, all your good deeds? How can you be sure to receive gifts this year? Don’t worry, Women’s Journal has thought of its youngest readers, who are eager for answers: with our exclusive tool below, you can discover if you’ve made it onto Santa’s list of good children. Simply enter your first name in the search bar and let the magic happen!

Santa does more than just read the letters he receives. He watches, discreetly, every little action day by day. Helping out at home, sharing in the playground, an offhand kind word… Everything counts. According to legend, his elves keep track of everything in a large register that only comes out in December. They record the efforts, the brief tantrums quickly forgotten, the times when one tried to do better, and even the progress made since last year. This mythical book supposedly determines everyone’s place on the famed list of nice children. It’s this secret register that our tool playfully replicates: a simple and fun way to find out where you stand before the big night. But remember, even if you’re on the nice list, Santa can’t guess what every little girl and boy around the world wants for a gift!

To avoid ending up with just anything under the tree, it’s crucial to write to him. Children have until December 20, 2025, to send their letters to dear old Santa, who has an official office in Libourne, Gironde, France. Yes, even the man in the red suit gets to enjoy a bit of the South now and then… Simply addressing the envelope with “Santa Claus” on it, even without a specific address, will ensure it reaches him, thanks to the magic of the elves (and a little help from the Postal Service!). Additionally, no stamp is needed—it’s a completely free service. However, make sure to include your return address on the back of the envelope, so you can receive a reply.