Grzywna was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Griffen.
The place is now called Grzywna and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grzywna | German Empire | Thorn | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Grzywna | Poland | Toruń | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Griffen | German Empire | Thorn | 1939 |
| Grzywna Szlachecka | Poland | Toruń | 1945 |
| Grzywna-Domena | Poland | Toruń | 1945 |
| Grzywna | Poland | Toruń | 1992 |