Posady was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Palten.
The place is now called Posady and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palten | German Empire | Braunsberg (Ostpr.) | 1939 |
| Posady | Under Polish administration | Braniewo | 1945 |
| Posady | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |