Gammel-Pøl was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Gammelpöhl.
The place is now called Gammel Pøl and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammelpöhl | German Empire | Sonderburg | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Gammel-Pøl | Denmark | Sønderborg | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Gammel Pøl | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |