Zgierz was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Görnau.
The place is now called Zgierz and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zgierz | Russian Empire | Lodzˈ | 1914 |
| Zgierz | Poland | Łódź | 1921 |
| Zgierz | German Empire | Litzmannstadt/Lodsch | 1939 |
| Görnau | German Empire | Litzmannstadt/Lodsch | 1939 |
| Zgierz | Poland | Łódź | 1945 |
| Zgierz | Poland | Łódź | 1992 |