Gniechowice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Altenrode (Niederschles.).
The place is now called Gniechowice and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnichwitz | German Empire | Breslau | 1914 |
| Yorckschwert | German Empire | Breslau | 1937 |
| Altenrode (Niederschles.) | German Empire | Breslau | 1939 |
| Gniechowice | Under Polish administration | Wrocław | 1945 |
| Gniechowice | Poland | Wrocław | 1992 |