Wąwelno was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Walldorf.
The place is now called Wąwelno and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowallno | German Empire | Oppeln | 1936 |
| Walldorf | German Empire | Oppeln | 1939 |
| Wąwelno | Under Polish administration | Opole | 1945 |
| Wąwelno | Poland | Opole | 1992 |