Lniano was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Linne (Westpr.).
The place is now called Lniano and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lnianno | German Empire | Schwetz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Lianno | German Empire | Schwetz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Lniano | Poland | Świecie | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Linne (Westpr.) | German Empire | Schwetz (Weichsel) | 1939 |
| Lniano | Poland | Świecie | 1945 |
| Lniano | Poland | Bydgoszcz | 1992 |