Potrzebna was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Potrzebna.
The place is now called Potrzebna and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potrzebna | Russian Empire | Gostyn | 1914 |
| Potrzebna | Poland | Gostynin | 1921 |
| Potrzebna | German Empire | Waldrode | 1939 |
| Potrzebna | Poland | Gostynin | 1945 |
| Potrzebna | Poland | Płock | 1992 |