Pokrzywnica was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Nesselwitz.
The place is now called Pokrzywnica and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nesselwitz | German Empire | Cosel | 1939 |
| Pokrzywnica | Under Polish administration | Koźle | 1945 |
| Pokrzywnica | Poland | Opole | 1992 |