abbrevations
Switzerland's long name is the Swiss Confederation, while its short name is Switzerland.
I think is dave
Short people have been called little people as well. Another name for short people is midgets. Small people is also a name that short people have been referred as.
The short version of the name Nicole is often "Nick" or "Nikki." These diminutives are commonly used as informal or affectionate forms of the name.
Fog.
sheet(?)
"Hollie" is a name that is not typically a shortened form of another name. It is generally used as a standalone name.
Fern
In Spanish, the name Alejandra is commonly abbreviated as "Ale" or "Alex." These short forms are often used informally among friends and family. Another variation is "Aleja," which is also popular.
There does not appear to be another name for a pigs tail. A pigs tail is typically short and curly.
Both Hal and Hank are nicknames for Henry, and Hank is one of the Germanic forms of the name.
A carbine, if it's short enough.