Puchałowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Windau.
The place is now called Puchałowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puchallowen | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1936 |
| Windau | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1939 |
| Puchałowo | Under Polish administration | Nidzica | 1945 |
| Puchałowo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |