Purda Leśna was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Purden, OF..
The place is now called Purda Leśna and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purden, OF. | German Empire | Allenstein | 1939 |
| Purda Leśna | Under Polish administration | Olsztyn | 1945 |
| Purda Leśna | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |