Colbette was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kolbet.
The place is now called Colbette and belongs to Luxembourg.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbette | Luxembourg | Grevenmacher | 1939 |
| Kolbet | German Empire | Grevenmacher | 1940 |
| Colbette | Luxembourg | Grevenmacher | 1945 |
| Colbette | Luxembourg | Grevenmacher | 1993 |