Rekownica was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Großwalde.
The place is now called Rekownica and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rekownitza | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1921 |
| Großwalde | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1939 |
| Rekownica | Under Polish administration | Nidzica | 1945 |
| Rekownica | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |