Szydlice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schidlitz (Berent-Schidlitz).
The place is now called Szydlice (Kościerzyna-Szydlice) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schidlitz | German Empire | Berent | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Szydlice | Poland | Kościerzyna | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Schidlitz (Berent-Schidlitz) | German Empire | Berent (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Szydlice (Kościerzyna-Szydlice) | Poland | Kościerzyna | 1945 |
| Szydlice (Kościerzyna-Szydlice) | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |