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