Ścięciel was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Rodefeld.
The place is now called Ścięciel and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czenczel | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1928 |
| Rodefeld | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Ścięciel | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Ścięciel | Poland | Ostrołęka | 1992 |