Bedsted was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Bedstedt.
The place is now called Bedsted and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedstedt | German Empire | Apenrade | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Bedsted | Denmark | Aabenraa | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Løgum | Denmark | Aabenraa | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Bedsted | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |