Dobrzeń Wielki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Döbern (Oberschles.).
The place is now called Dobrzeń Wielki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Döbern | German Empire | Oppeln | 1938 |
| Döbern (Oberschles.) | German Empire | Oppeln | 1939 |
| Dobrzeń Wielki | Under Polish administration | Opole | 1945 |
| Dobrzeń Wielki | Poland | Opole | 1992 |