Nørre-Ønlev was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Norderenleben.
The place is now called Nørre Ønlev and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norderenleben | German Empire | Apenrade | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Nørre-Ønlev | Denmark | Aabenraa | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Nørre Ønlev | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |