Name 100 women — can you?
The Name 100 Women challenge went viral on Twitch and TikTok: race the clock and name as many notable, real women as you can before you run dry. It sounds easy. Most people freeze around 40. Here you just start typing — every woman you name is fact-checked live and carved into your honor roll.
How to play
- Just start typing — the cursor is already focused, no button to press.
- Press Enter to submit. The timer starts on your first valid name.
- Real, notable women only. No fictional characters, no repeats.
- Reach 100 — or end your run anytime to see your stats and share.
Women people often name
Stuck? These come up most often. Tap any name to learn more.
What is the Name 100 Women challenge?
In March 2024, Twitch streamer QTCinderella challenged fellow broadcasters to name 100 women before the end of Women's History Month. Streamers like Ludwig and PointCrow tried it live and struggled; the clips spread across YouTube and TikTok. In 2026 web versions with timers and leaderboards pushed it viral all over again.
It grew out of the earlier 'name a woman' moment, when people could barely get past Hillary Clinton. Turning women's visibility into a game exposes how unevenly culture remembers women — and, played here, quietly builds a monument to the ones we do.
Game modes
One challenge, many ways to play. Classic is live now; themed modes are on the way.
- Classic — Any notable woman counts. The original challenge.
- Hard mode — No A-list celebrities. Dig deeper than the obvious names. Soon
- Musicians — Singers, composers, instrumentalists, producers. Soon
- Athletes — Olympians, champions, record-breakers. Soon
- Scientists — Physicists, biologists, mathematicians, engineers. Soon
- Historical — Born before 1900. Memory across the centuries. Soon
Frequently asked questions
What is the Name 100 Women challenge?
A viral challenge started in 2024 by Twitch streamer QTCinderella: name 100 notable real women as fast as you can. It spread across Twitch, YouTube and TikTok and became a web game.
What are the rules?
Women must be real and notable (no fictional characters), no repeats, and no looking them up. The clock runs from your first valid name to your hundredth.
How are names checked?
Each name is verified live against a notability source (Wikidata in production). Spelling is forgiving and stage names are accepted.
Who counts as a woman?
Anyone recorded as a woman, including trans women and non-binary people who use she/her — the same inclusive standard the original web versions use.