Nicheln was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Nicheln.
The place is now called Niechłód and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicheln | German Empire | Fraustadt | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Niechłód | Poland | Leszno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Nicheln | German Empire | Lissa (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Niechłód | Poland | Leszno | 1945 |
| Niechłód | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |