Węgorza was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Fanger.
The place is now called Węgorza and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Fanger | German Empire | Naugard | 1937 |
| Neu Fanger | German Empire | Naugard | 1937 |
| Fanger | German Empire | Naugard | 1939 |
| Węgorza | Under Polish administration | Nowogard | 1945 |
| Węgorza | Poland | Szczecin | 1992 |