Gęstwa was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called NN.
The place is now called Gęstwa and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genstwa | German Empire | Schildberg | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Gęstwa | Poland | Kępno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| NN | German Empire | Kempen (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Gęstwa | Poland | Ostrzeszów | 1945 |
| Gęstwa | Poland | Kalisz | 1992 |