Otry was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ottern.
The place is now called Otry and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Ottern | German Empire | Rößel | 1914 |
| Ottern | German Empire | Rößel | 1939 |
| Otry | Under Polish administration | Reszel | 1945 |
| Otry | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |