Prawdowen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wahrendorf.
The place is now called Prawdowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prawdowen | German Empire | Sensburg | 1929 |
| Wahrendorf | German Empire | Sensburg | 1939 |
| Prawdowo | Under Polish administration | Mrągowo | 1945 |
| Prawdowo | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |