Abstract: Systems and methods for recommending items for inclusion in a gift registry for a registrant are provided. In various aspects, a processor may receive, over an electronic network, information identifying one or more social sources associated with the registrant. The information identifying the social sources may be used to automatically determine one or more individuals socially associated with the registrant at the respective sources. An invitation may be transmitted to at least one of the determined individuals, requesting the individual to select and recommend at least one item for inclusion in the registrant's gift registry. In one or more aspects, the registrant may accept, ignore, or request additional information regarding items selected and recommended by one or more of the individuals.