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

"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 • Feb. 8, 2025

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 • Feb. 8, 2025

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 • Jul. 22, 2021

Riley even went from being my fursona’s name to my own legal name—not because I think I’m a literally a big cat, but because creating a fursona offered me a way to find myself.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2021

A spirit animal of sorts, the fursona can be just about any real or mythological creature the individual feels connected to.

From The Guardian • Feb. 4, 2016