Øster-Lindet was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Osterlinnet.
The place is now called Øster Lindet and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osterlinnet | German Empire | Hadersleben | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Øster-Lindet | Denmark | Haderslev | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Øster Lindet | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |