Talk me down

[LiviaAD]

My husband refuses to entertain this name and I admit it is somewhat bracing but at the moment I love its strong femininity.
Leopoldine

Is it too horrendous?

100% I would have Poldi or Dina. Dina probably.
Different but no confusion as to pronunciation.

I know an Amandine who goes by Dina. Cute!

Leo is nice but i think the longer version may be one you regret and would not ever use or as Krakentoast says compromise with DH and use it as the middle name xx

I think Polly in the book Love in a Cold Climate is short for Leopoldina. Could do Apolline if you wanted a similar but slightly less out there feel?

I like it. Love Leopoldina too.

I remember reading an article in the Telegraph once about a family whose five daughters were called Antonia, Thomasina, Wilhelmina, Henrietta and Georgina. Such an amazing set of names!

May I suggest Leona as an alternative.