Herny was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Herlingen.
The place is now called Herny and belongs to France.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herlingen (Lothr.) | German Empire | Bolchen | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Herny | France | Moselle | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Herlingen | German Empire | Sankt Avold | 1940 |
| Herny | France | Moselle | 1945 |
| Herny | France | Moselle | 1993 |