Fictivara
noun
A character transcends fiction and becomes a cherished companion in your life. Their stories resonate deeply, eliciting genuine emotion as if they are people you know intimately. Their happiness brightens your day as if shared, and their sorrows weigh heavily on your heart.
From Latin 'fictio' (creation, imagination) + 'vara' meaning alter ego or close companion in a fictional sense, creating an image of a fictional character as a close friend. Pronounced "fik-TIV-ah-rah"