Quick Rules
| Answer type | Counts? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real women | Yes | Living and historical women can count. |
| Stage or married names | Yes | The name must clearly resolve to the same real person. |
| Historical women | Yes | The person must be identifiable by the game data source. |
| Fictional characters | No | Characters from books, films, television, and games do not count. |
| Duplicate answers | No | Each person can score only once. |
| Partial or alternate names | Maybe | A fuller name may help the validator identify the person. |
| Not confirmed by Wikidata alone | Maybe | Some locally verified names may still be accepted. |
What Counts as a Correct Answer?
A correct answer must identify a real woman that the game can validate. Living people and historical figures can count. The validator uses Wikidata, so a fuller name is usually safer than a short or ambiguous guess.
What Does Not Count?
Fictional characters, repeated answers, vague descriptions, and names that cannot be matched to a person do not add to your score. If you are unsure, try the person's full name rather than guessing a single common first name.
Do Stage Names and Married Names Count?
Yes, when the name clearly resolves to the same real person. This can include a professional stage name, a married name, or a well-known nickname. The game still needs enough information to identify one person confidently.
When Does the Timer Start?
The timer starts after your first correct answer. It stays idle while the page is loading and while you are entering guesses before the first accepted name. Your result is based on the time needed to reach 100 unique correct answers.
Why Was My Answer Rejected?
The most common reasons are:
- No matching Wikidata person was found.
- The person is not recognized as a woman in Wikidata.
- The answer appears to be a fictional character.
- That person was already guessed in this game.
- The name did not resolve to a person the current validator could confirm.
- The game has already been completed.
- Wikidata was unavailable or rate-limited temporarily.
If a valid person is rejected, try a fuller name and submit it again once. You can also learn more about the validator on the how the game works page.
Name 100 Women Rules FAQ
What are the rules of Name 100 Women?
Name 100 real women as quickly as you can. Historical women and recognizable stage names count, while fictional characters and duplicate answers do not.
Do fictional women count?
No. Fictional characters from books, films, television, and games are not valid answers in this version of the challenge.
Do historical women count?
Yes. Historical women count when the game can identify them through its Wikidata-backed validation.
Do stage names count?
Yes. A stage name or married name can count when it clearly resolves to the same real person.
Can I enter the same woman twice?
A repeated answer that resolves to the same identifier does not add another point. Use a fuller name when you need the game to resolve two names to the same person.
When does the Name 100 Women timer start?
The timer starts after your first correct answer, not when the page loads or when you begin typing.
Ready to test yourself? Play the Name 100 Women game, or read the Name 100 Women speedrun tips before you start.