Ponickel was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ponickel.
The place is now called Ponikła and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponickel | German Empire | Rummelsburg i.Pom. | 1939 |
| Ponikła | Under Polish administration | Miastko | 1945 |
| Ponikła | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |