Pokrzywna was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wildgrund.
The place is now called Pokrzywna and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildgrund | German Empire | Neustadt O.S. | 1939 |
| Pokrzywna | Under Polish administration | Prudnik | 1945 |
| Pokrzywna | Poland | Opole | 1992 |