Nakielno was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klein Nakel.
The place is now called Nakielno and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein-Nakel | German Empire | Deutsch Krone | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Klein Nakel | German Empire | Deutsch Krone | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Klein Nakel | German Empire | Deutsch Krone | 1939 |
| Nakielno | Under Polish administration | Wałcz | 1945 |
| Nakielno | Poland | Piła | 1992 |