Nakel was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Nakel, Kr. Karthaus (Westpr.).
The place is now called Nakło and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakel | German Empire | Karthaus | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Nakla | Poland | Kartuzy | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Nakel, Kr. Karthaus (Westpr.) | German Empire | Karthaus (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Nakla | Poland | Bytów | 1945 |
| Nakło | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |