Prinowen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Primsdorf.
The place is now called Prynowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prinowen | German Empire | Angerburg | 1938 |
| Primsdorf | German Empire | Angerburg | 1939 |
| prynowo | Under Polish administration | Węgorzewo | 1945 |
| Prynowo | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |