Name 100 Women: 3 Minutes Quiz
The 3 Minutes Quiz: name as many real, notable women as you can before the 3:00 clock runs out. Every name is fact-checked live against Wikidata, so only real answers count.
Quiz rules
- You get 3 minutesThe clock counts down from 03:00.
- Must be a real womanPeople listed as women, including trans women, are included.
- Must be notableHas a Wikipedia article.
- No repeatsEach woman counts once.
- Most names winsYour score is how many you reach before time.
Same live Wikidata checking as the classic challenge. Because some non-binary and genderfluid people may use she/her pronouns, the game checks Wikidata's gender data rather than pronouns alone.
What Is the 3 Minutes Quiz?
The 3 Minutes Quiz is the fast, replayable cut of the challenge. Instead of racing to 100 with the clock climbing, you get a fixed three minutes and one job: name as many real, notable women as you possibly can before it hits zero. Your final count is your score.
It is the version you play again and again. A round is over in three minutes, so a single sitting can be five or ten attempts, each one a fresh shot at beating your own best. Every answer is still fact-checked live against Wikidata, so there is no bluffing your count higher.
How the 3 Minutes Quiz Works
No account, no download. The whole thing runs in your browser and a full round takes exactly three minutes.
- Press PlayThe clock starts at 03:00 and counts straight down.
- Type fastEnter a woman's name and press Enter to lock her in.
- Live checkingEach valid name is verified against Wikidata and added to your count.
- No repeatsEach woman counts once, so keep finding new ones.
- Beat your bestAt 0:00 your score is locked. Submit it, share the card, or race again.
Quiz or Classic? Which to Play
The classic challenge is a marathon: name all 100 women and the clock tells you how long it took, with a global leaderboard for completed runs. The 3 Minutes Quiz is a dash: no finish line, just the highest count you can hit before time runs out, with its own separate leaderboard.
Play the quiz to warm up and improve fast, then take the classic for the full 100.
Tips to Score Higher in 3 Minutes
- Open with locksStart with names you never miss so the count climbs before the pressure builds.
- Sweep by categoryMusic, film, sport, science, politics, writing. Empty one field, then jump to the next.
- Keep first names shortType the shortest spelling that still validates. Every second counts here.
- Never freezeA wrong guess costs nothing, so keep typing instead of staring at the box.
- Learn your wallNote where you stall each run, then prep a category to break through it next time.
3 Minutes Quiz FAQ
How is the 3 Minutes Quiz different from the classic game?
The classic challenge asks you to name 100 women while the clock counts up, and finished runs go on the global leaderboard. The 3 Minutes Quiz gives you a fixed 3 minutes to name as many as you can, and your score is the count you reach.
What is a good 3-minute score?
Most first-timers land somewhere in the teens once the pressure hits. Reaching 25 to 30 is strong, and naming 40 or more in three minutes is excellent.
Can I submit a quiz score to the leaderboard?
Yes. Finish a full 3-minute round and you can submit your score to the 3 Minutes Quiz leaderboard, which is separate from the classic 100-woman board. Your personal best is also saved on your device.
Do the same rules apply?
Yes. Real, notable women only, no repeats, and every name is verified live against Wikidata's gender data, exactly like the classic challenge.
Can I play the 3 Minutes Quiz on my phone?
Yes. It runs in any mobile browser with no app to install. Type with your keyboard and your names stack up as you add them.
Is the 3 Minutes Quiz free?
Yes, free and no sign-up. Press Play and race the 3-minute clock as many times as you like.