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