Pokrzywnik was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Nesselwiese.
The place is now called Pokrzywnik and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokrzywnik | Russian Empire | Lipno | 1914 |
| Pokrzywnik | Poland | Lipno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Nesselwiese | German Empire | Leipe (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Pokrzywnik | Poland | Lipno | 1945 |
| Pokrzywnik | Poland | Włocławek | 1992 |