Szczytniki nad Kaczawą was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Pohlschildern.
The place is now called Szczytniki nad Kaczawą and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pohlschildern | German Empire | Liegnitz | 1939 |
| Szczytniki nad Kaczawą | Under Polish administration | Legnica | 1945 |
| Szczytniki nad Kaczawą | Poland | Legnica | 1992 |