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