fursona

noun

fur·​so·​na fər-ˈsō-nə 

plural fursonas

: the usually animal persona adopted by someone who is a furry (furry entry 2 sense 2)

McDonald's fursona is a wolf named Syriah. It's her favorite animal because she has happy memories and feelings associated with the species.

—University Wire

Word History

Etymology

blend of fur entry 2 and persona

First Known Use

1997, in the meaning defined above