Theory What's her real name: Daring Do, or A.K Yearling?

[Steve Piranha 29,428]

I've been wondering this for a while. What you think it's the real name of the pegasus better know as Daring Do? I believe it's A.K Yearling, as that's the name she used when she studied literature and her public persona, and Daring Do is her alias. It would make little sense if she uses her real name when dealing with dangerous douches around. Then again, I haven't read the books (yet), so I might be mistaken

[silvadel 1,393]

Why does it have to be either?

[FlareGun45 2,221]

Daring Do definitely! Amy Keating Yearling is just her undercover name so she can take breaks and write her stories!

[Ruddboy Olaf 10,628]

If we've learned anything from the show, it's that the ponies have weird names. A.K. Yearling would probably be her name if she were a human author, but if we're talking ponies, then I'd say Daring Do.

 

I assume that A.K. Yearling is a pen name, and a take off on J.K. Rowling. (The Author of the Harry Potter series)

Edited July 5, 2018 by Panzy

[Daring_Do 552]

I've been wondering this for a while. What you think it's the real name of the pegasus better know as Daring Do? I believe it's A.K Yearling, as that's the name she used when she studied literature and her public persona, and Daring Do is her alias. It would make little sense if she uses her real name when dealing with dangerous douches around. Then again, I haven't read the books (yet), so I might be mistaken

Having read the books, I've got a reasonable idea of the answer. But I won't tell you. (:<

Edited July 1, 2016 by Daring_Do

[Quill Waver 1,408]

It is probable that BOTH names are merely an alias.

 

"Daring Do" as a codename to prevent villains from targeting loved ones.

"A. K. Yearling" as a penname to prevent unwanted publicity.

[Jeric 46,854]

This is the Batman question. Is Bruce the mask for Batman or visa versa?

 

Yearling could be the made up figure so that she can finance her adventures.

 

I haven't red the books so I'm not sure to be honest.

[Luminance 2,186]

Daring Do is her alter ego and A.K. Yearling could be her birth name.

[VengefulStrudel 1,491]

My headcanon is that her name's Daring Do, and she uses AK Yearling only as a pen name when she's publishing her books. I haven't read the books about her yet, so I dunno if there's an answer in there, so I'll stick to that headcanon in the meantime.

[Ashen Pathfinder 16,161]

Honestly I typically thought of A.K. Yearling as her real name; with Daring Do basically a nickname that can be used for writing books and to hopefully strike fear in the hearts of her enemies...sans Ahuizotl.

[cmarston1 5,959]

Daring Do.

I am pretty sure that AK Yearling is just an undercover name or something.

[Steve Piranha 29,428]

Having read the books, I've got a reasonable idea of the answer. But I won't tell you. (:<

I'm going to rectify that soon (about reading 'em books)

[LyricaDreamy 43]

Both are fake, She's never gonna tell her real name to RD.

[ashi 261]

Since she's a riff on Indiana Jones, it's reasonable to assume that Daring Do is her superhero alias while A.K Yearling is her actual name (we don't yet know what the A.K stands for, so it's not unreasonable to assume that it's something ... pony).

[That Guy with the CMB 5,873]

Pretty sure she's actually Daring Do and A.K. Yearling is just her persona (ponysona ) that she uses to cover it up and get rid of unwanted attention. And hey, didn't I post a status update like this? >u>

[cider float 2,538]

Daring Do. Because all pony names are like that they're not like human names. 

[snowflame 189]

I do not think she planned starting writing books when she began her adventures nor I feel she would have felt a need to get an alter ego right away for security so I would say Daring Do.

[LyricaDreamy 43]

Since she's a riff on Indiana Jones, it's reasonable to assume that Daring Do is her superhero alias while A.K Yearling is her actual name (we don't yet know what the A.K stands for, so it's not unreasonable to assume that it's something ... pony).

AK stands for Amy Keating lol..

[ashi 261]

AK stands for Amy Keating lol..

 

It doesn't until it says in the show it does.

[Violet_S 785]

that's actually a very good question and now I have no idea what to say xD I always thought it was Daring Do but now that you put it that way then idk >.> XD

[firephantom 30]

Probably Daring Do, since "yearling" is generally used to describe a young animal/horse. Even though pony names are obviously different from human names, it would be odd to name your kid "Amy Keating Horse," basically. XD

[Ruthborn 55]

AK stands for Amy Keating lol..

ah, and thought it was a clever allusion to the abreviation A.K.A (Also Known As). Oh well.

[Daring_Do 552]

ah, and thought it was a clever allusion to the abreviation A.K.A (Also Known As). Oh well.

I think it's based on J.K. Rowling.

[\/ 651]

She's probably neither. Maybe they'll reveal her true identity some day.

[Twireadbok 142]

Now thats a good question. A.k Yearling is probably a pen name as everyone else has suggested. Daring Do is based on Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones of course isn't his real name. However, since names in Equestria can be all kinds of crazy stuff, Daring Do seems to fit. Daring Do is probably her real name.