fursona

[ fur-soh-nuh ]

noun

1. an anthropomorphic animal character adopted as an idealized or stylized representation of one’s self, especially for use within the furry fandom:

   My fursona is a white bat with blue eyes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fursona¹

First recorded in 2000–05; fur(ry) ²( def ) + (per)sona ( def )