The Creature-Code Phonetic Alphabet is a playful, open, and creature-themed alternative to traditional phonetic alphabets like NATO.
Instead of “Alpha Bravo Charlie,” we celebrate the creatures of our world (and a few mythic ones).
It’s simple, fun to speak aloud, kid-friendly, globally recognizable, and just a little bit wild.
This repository includes:
- 🐾 Standard Animal Alphabet
- 🌱 Simple Mode Alphabet (beginner-friendly & globally common animals)
- 🐉 Mythological Alphabet
- 📁 JSON data files for programmatic use
- 💚
STEWARDSHIP.mdhonoring and protecting the natural world
A fun, expressive alphabet using animals with strong, clear phonetics.
| Letter | Creature |
|---|---|
| A | Aardvark |
| B | Bobcat |
| C | Coyote |
| D | Dolphin |
| E | Eagle |
| F | Fox |
| G | Gorilla |
| H | Hawk |
| I | Iguana |
| J | Jaguar |
| K | Kangaroo |
| L | Leopard |
| M | Moose |
| N | Narwhal |
| O | Owl |
| P | Penguin |
| Q | Quokka |
| R | Roadrunner |
| S | Snake |
| T | Tiger |
| U | Urial |
| V | Vulture |
| W | Wolf |
| X | Xerus |
| Y | Yak |
| Z | Zebra |
JSON version:
standard_alphabet.json
Designed for clarity, global familiarity, and easy pronunciation.
Perfect for kids, accessibility, and quick adoption.
| Letter | Creature |
|---|---|
| A | Ant |
| B | Bear |
| C | Cat |
| D | Dog |
| E | Eagle |
| F | Falcon |
| G | Gerbil |
| H | Hamster |
| I | Ibis |
| J | Jaguar |
| K | Koala |
| L | Llama |
| M | Monarch |
| N | Newt |
| O | Otter |
| P | Panda |
| Q | Quail |
| R | Rabbit |
| S | Snake |
| T | Turtle |
| U | Urchin |
| V | Viper |
| W | Wabbit |
| X | Xerus |
| Y | Yak |
| Z | Zebra |
JSON version:
simple_alphabet.json
For fantasy lovers, writers, game designers, and general chaos gremlins.
| Letter | Creature |
|---|---|
| A | Ankylotherium |
| B | Basilisk |
| C | Chimera |
| D | Dragon |
| E | Echidna (mythic mother of monsters) |
| F | Fenrir |
| G | Gryphon |
| H | Hydra |
| I | Ifrit |
| J | Jotunn |
| K | Kelpie |
| L | Leviathan |
| M | Minotaur |
| N | Naga |
| O | Oni |
| P | Phoenix |
| Q | Qilin |
| R | Roc |
| S | Sphinx |
| T | Thunderbird |
| U | Umbra-Wolf |
| V | Valravn |
| W | Wendigo |
| X | Xing Tian |
| Y | Yeti |
| Z | Zimwi |
JSON version:
mythic_alphabet.json
/ │ README.md │ LICENSE │ STEWARDSHIP.md │ standard_alphabet.json │ simple_alphabet.json │ mythic_alphabet.json
ASCII mascots, scripts, images, and extras will be added in future versions.
You can use these alphabets for:
- Clear verbal communication
- Games & storytelling
- Kids learning letters
- Accessibility-friendly phonetics
- Coding projects via the JSON files
- Fun alternatives to the NATO alphabet
- Creative writing & worldbuilding
Programmatic access:
import json
with open("simple_alphabet.json") as f:
alpha = json.load(f)
print(alpha["N"]) # "Newt"🌱 Stewardship
This project is also a small reminder of the real creatures that share our world. Please see STEWARDSHIP.md for a note on preservation, awareness, and compassion.
📜 License
MIT License — free to use, modify, share, and build on.
🧡 Credits
Created by Gordon Scott Bell (Nodrog), assisted by TRIXY, a neon-minded AI companion. Made for fun, creativity, clarity, and a little bit of wonder.