Szczytnica was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Martinwaldau.
The place is now called Szczytnica and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinwaldau | German Empire | Bunzlau | 1939 |
| Szczytnica | Under Polish administration | Bolesławiec | 1945 |
| Szczytnica | Poland | Legnica | 1992 |