'fursona' originates from a blend of 'fur' and 'persona', where 'fur' refers to the furry aspect and 'persona' refers to a character or role.

'fursona' is a modern term that emerged from the furry fandom community, combining 'fur' and 'persona' to describe a personal character.

Initially, it meant a personal character in the furry fandom, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.