fursona

American  

[fur-soh-nuh] / fɜrˈsoʊ nə /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of fursona

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

Example Sentences

But after he adopts his "fursona", he is dancing in the street and sharing a long hug with his best friend Rock, who is dressed as a giant red and black German Shepherd.

From BBC

"You probably know a furry and don't realise it because we are just everywhere," says Rock who, like Fennick, is not keen to reveal his human identity, preferring to be known by his "fursona".

From BBC

In addition to the artists and fursuit makers who’ve made the fandom their career, there are scientists, emergency workers, software engineers, doctors, lawyers, and more, all brought together by the fun and fascination around having an animal alter ego, or “fursona,” that’s more or less a human with animal characteristics.

From Slate

A fursona can be an animal representation of who you are, who you wish to be, or a part of yourself you want to explore.

From Slate

Naturally, part of the process involved creating a “fursona,” aka an animal alter ego.

From Slate