Abel was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Abel.
The place is now called Abild (Tønder-Abild) and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abel | German Empire | Tondern | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Abild | Denmark | Tønder | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Abild (Tønder-Abild) | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |