Secret Santa at the workplace certainly seems to bring out the competitive side in some people. If you are one of them, I’ve got you covered with some of the funniest Secret Santa gifts for female coworkers that are still fun enough to give at the office.
Of course, what counts as work appropriate depends a lot on the recipient. Is she a coworker you know really well, someone you barely talk to, or perhaps that one office frenemy who would absolutely appreciate a slightly sarcastic gift? There are plenty of ideas here, so you can pick something that suits the person rather than just grabbing a random gag gift.
That was actually important to me when putting this list together. So many funny gag gifts and White Elephant gifts for coworkers are good for one laugh and then end up forgotten in a drawer. I wanted these ideas to be funny, but still something she can enjoy during the holidays or, in many cases, keep using long after Christmas is over.
You’ll find everything from sarcastic office gifts and ridiculous little surprises to genuinely useful funny gifts, plus a few DIY funny Secret Santa gifts for female coworkers if you would rather make something yourself.
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Funny Secret Santa Gifts for Female Coworkers
These are the gifts I would choose when you want the Secret Santa exchange to get a laugh, but you would still like her to take home something she can actually use. Some are a little more sarcastic than others, so this is definitely a section where knowing your coworker helps.
1. Hilarious Office Insults Jar
If your coworker has perfected the art of smiling through meetings while thinking something completely different, this office insults jar could be dangerously accurate.
The jar is filled with alternative ways to say the things people probably want to say at work but really shouldn’t. She can keep it on her desk and pull one out whenever the office tests her patience. This would be especially funny for a coworker you already joke around with because half the entertainment will probably come from reading the cards together.
2. Witty Desk Calendar
A funny 2027 desk calendar is one of those Secret Santa gifts that gets an immediate laugh but won’t be forgotten once the party is over.
Since she can actually use it throughout the coming year, she gets a new dose of inappropriate office humor every workday. I also like that it feels particularly timely as a Christmas gift rather than like another random novelty item.
Give this one to the coworker who has a sense of humor about office life and will happily flip the page each morning to see what the calendar has to say about her day.
3. Quirky Jewelry Box
At first glance, she may genuinely wonder why someone has handed her a tin of sardines for Secret Santa.
Then she opens the sardine tin jewelry box and realizes it is actually a quirky little place for keeping rings, earrings, and other tiny pieces of jewelry. It has exactly the strange, unexpected quality you want from a funny gift, but unlike a lot of gag presents, there is still a reason to keep it afterward.
It could sit on her dresser, bathroom counter, or even her desk for those earrings she inevitably takes off halfway through the workday.
4. Hilarious Sticky Notes
For the coworker who somehow remains cheerful while everybody else is barely functioning, these funny sticky notes are pretty much made for her.
The wording is what gets the laugh, but underneath the joke they are still ordinary sticky notes she can use for reminders, little lists, or notes around her desk.
You could even write your Secret Santa message on the first sheet instead of adding a separate card. It makes the whole gift feel that little bit more personal.
5. Funny Makeup Bag
Some days simply getting dressed, arriving at work, answering emails, and remembering what you walked into a room for feels like enough achievement for one person.
That is why this funny makeup bag makes such a relatable little Secret Santa gift. She can use it for makeup, toiletries, chargers, pens, medication, or all those random things that usually disappear into the bottom of a handbag. The saying gets the laugh, but the bag itself gives her a reason to keep using the gift long after Christmas.
6. Coloring Books
If she loves pretty flowers but also has a vocabulary that becomes increasingly creative as the workweek progresses, these funny coloring books feel like a very appropriate combination.
They are a good choice for someone who likes to unwind with something creative. She can take them home, get out her colored pencils, and spend an evening coloring beautifully illustrated pages paired with decidedly less delicate wording.
If your Secret Santa budget allows, add an inexpensive pack of coloring pencils and turn it into a complete little relaxation gift.
7. Funny Socks
Funny socks are hardly revolutionary as a Christmas gift, but the right pair can still be very entertaining.
These funny socks have enough attitude to make the gift exchange memorable while still being something she can actually wear. They would be especially good for the coworker who is known for speaking her mind or somehow always being the person everyone else goes to when something needs sorting out.
Even if she never wears them to work, they are perfect for lounging around at home after surviving another week at the office.
8. Funny Snail Face-Wash Headband
This funny snail face-wash headband is wonderfully silly without being completely pointless. The snail design is what makes it Secret Santa worthy, but underneath the joke it is still a practical headband she can use to keep her hair away from her face while washing up, doing skincare, or putting on makeup.
It would be especially cute for the coworker who is always talking about skincare or has a bathroom cabinet full of creams, masks, and serums.
9. Purse-Cleaning Ball
This may be the gift that makes everyone ask, “Wait, what does that actually do?”
A purse-cleaning ball rolls around inside a handbag collecting the little crumbs, dust, and debris that somehow accumulate at the bottom.
For anyone whose bag regularly contains receipts, snack crumbs, loose pens, coins, and half their life, it is a surprisingly clever little gadget. That combination of strange-looking and genuinely useful is exactly what makes it such a good funny Secret Santa gift.
She may laugh at it when she opens it and then quietly decide she needs one in every handbag.
10. Funny Crochet Animal Coaster
A funny crochet animal coaster is a much sweeter kind of funny and a good option if your coworker isn’t really into sarcastic or slightly rude gifts.
The little crocheted character peeking out from underneath her coffee cup can add some personality to an otherwise boring office desk, while the coaster itself is something she can use every day.
This one would also suit a coworker you do not know quite as well. It still feels playful and different, but you don’t have to worry about whether a joke or phrase might be a little too personal for your relationship.
Funny White Elephant Gifts for Female Coworkers
Here are some ridiculous gifts that are much more likely to get passed around during a White Elephant exchange. They are still fun enough to take home, but the main appeal is the reaction they get when someone opens them in front of the whole group.
11. Funny Mint Tin
A funny mint tin is small and inexpensive, but it is exactly the kind of gift that is perfect for a White Elephant exchange because it looks completely innocent until someone reads the label.
It can sit in a handbag or desk drawer afterward, so there is still some use left once the joke is over. This is also an easy option when you need something funny without knowing the recipient particularly well.
12. Funny Candy Box
This novelty mints is another tiny gift that can get a surprisingly big reaction, may lead to some finger pointing.. just saying!
They are ideal for a group exchange because anyone can end up with them, and the gift does not feel too personal. You can also tuck them into a small gift bag with chocolate or gum if you want to make the present feel a little fuller.
13. Hilarious Office Humor Book
A hilarious office humor book is perfect for the coworker who already has plenty of opinions about meetings, emails, deadlines, and workplace nonsense.
It is easy to flip through at a desk, which makes it a good White Elephant gift because everyone can immediately start reading out the funniest bits.
Unlike a one-use gag gift, this is something she can leave at work and pick up whenever she needs a laugh.
14. Sarcastic Plush Toy
A sarcastic plush toy is completely unnecessary, which is also exactly why it belongs in a White Elephant gift exchange.
The funny saying does most of the work here, and the plush design makes it even more absurd. It can end up on a desk, sofa, shelf, or anywhere else she wants a ridiculous little reminder not to take things too seriously.
This is one of those gifts that may get stolen several times simply because everyone can see the joke immediately.
15. Fried Chicken Flavored Candy
There is something wonderfully confusing about unwrapping a tin of fried chicken flavored candy at a White Elephant exchange. It looks like an ordinary candy tin until everyone realizes the sweets inside are actually supposed to taste like fried chicken.
This is definitely one of those gifts people will want to open immediately just to find out whether the flavor is as strange as it sounds. And because it comes in a collectible tin, the recipient still has something fun to keep once the candy is gone.
I can easily imagine this becoming the gift everyone insists on trying before the exchange is even finished.
16. Quirky Nail Clipper Set
A quirky nail clipper set is such an odd little present that it fits a White Elephant exchange perfectly.
The unusual hand-and-foot design is what makes it funny, but nail clippers are still practical enough that the gift is not complete nonsense. That balance between strange and usable is exactly what I would look for in this kind of exchange.
It is also a good option when you want something inexpensive that still feels more interesting than another generic mug or candle.
DIY Funny Secret Santa Gifts for Female Coworkers
If you would rather make the gift yourself, there are plenty of ways to turn something simple into a funny Secret Santa present. These are especially nice when you only have a handful of coworkers to make gifts for and can spend a little time personalizing each one.
17. Homemade Cookies With a Funny Gift Tag
A batch of homemade Christmas cookies can become a much more memorable Secret Santa gift with the right packaging and a funny tag.
Put a few cookies into a clear treat bag, small bakery box, or festive tin and add a tag that suits your coworker’s personality. Something sarcastic or slightly cheeky can make even a simple batch of cookies feel like it was made especially for her.
If you need ideas for the finishing touch, check out these funny printable Christmas gift tags. There are several vintage-style sayings you can print at home and attach to your cookie package.
18. Homemade Coffee Creamer With a Funny Label
For the coworker who appears at the coffee machine several times a day, make her a bottle or jar of homemade flavored coffee creamer.
Choose a Christmas flavor such as vanilla cinnamon, peppermint, gingerbread, or caramel and dress up the bottle with ribbon and a funny homemade label. I love something like “3 P.M. Rocket Fuel”, although you could easily change the wording to match an inside office joke.
You can also use one of the homemade creamer recipes from these DIY gifts for coffee lovers if you need ideas for flavors and packaging.
This is the kind of handmade gift she can start using the very next morning instead of taking home another novelty item that sits unopened.
19. Funny Crochet Gift
If you already crochet, a Secret Santa exchange is a great excuse to make something small and a little ridiculous.
Try funny crochet earrings, a tiny coin purse, a colorful mug cozy, or even a quirky miniature character she can keep on her desk. You do not need to take on a complicated project, especially if you are making gifts for four or five coworkers.
You could even change the colors or details for each person so everyone gets a slightly different version.
20. Funny Air-Dry Clay Coasters
Air-dry clay makes it surprisingly easy to create a small handmade desk gift without needing any special equipment.
Roll out the clay, cut it into a coaster shape, let it dry, and then paint on a simple design or funny office saying. “Not Before Coffee,” “Meeting Fuel,” or “Probably an Email” would all be fun options for a coworker’s desk.
If lettering is not your thing, skip the words altogether and paint something silly that reminds you of her. A strange little face, abstract pattern, or inside joke could make it even more personal.
Finish it with a sealant so she can actually use the coaster with her everyday coffee mug. If you want another easy air-dry clay project for Christmas, you can also check out this DIY air-dry clay Christmas gift.
21. Funny Coworker Emergency Kit
A coworker emergency kit can be as practical or ridiculous as you want, which is what makes this such a fun DIY Secret Santa idea.
Start with a small pouch, tin, jar, or gift box and fill it with little things she might genuinely reach for during the workday. Add gum, chocolate, tea bags, mints, a hair tie, hand cream, tissues, or a favorite snack.
Then give the whole thing a funny office label such as “For Meetings That Should Have Been Emails,” “Coworker Emergency Kit,” “3 P.M. Survival Supplies,” or “For Those ‘I’m Done With Today’ Moments.”
You can tailor what goes inside to the coworker too. The coffee addict gets coffee sachets and chocolate, the perpetually cold coworker gets tea and hand warmers, while your office bestie can get a box filled with all the snacks she is forever stealing from your desk.
That little bit of personalization is what can make this one of the funniest gifts in the exchange while still being genuinely useful.
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I hope you enjoyed scrolling through these ideas and found something that sounds like the perfect Secret Santa gift for your coworker. Whether you choose something sarcastic, completely ridiculous, surprisingly useful, or decide to make the gift yourself, I hope it gets exactly the reaction you were hoping for.
Happy holidays!
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