Złotnica was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Güldenfelde.
The place is now called Złotnica and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Güldenfelde | German Empire | Stuhm | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Güldenfelde | German Empire | Stuhm | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Güldenfelde | German Empire | Stuhm | 1939 |
| Güldenfelde | German Empire | Stuhm | 1939 |
| Złotnica | Under Polish administration | Sztum | 1945 |
| Złotnica | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |