Lalkowy was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Lalkau.
The place is now called Lalkowy and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalkau | German Empire | Marienwerder | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Lalkowy | Poland | Gniew | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Lalkau | German Empire | Preußisch Stargard | 1939 |
| Lalkowy | Poland | Starogard Gdański | 1945 |
| Lalkowy | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |