Spiny was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Spienau.
The place is now called NN and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spienau | German Empire | Neisse | 1939 |
| Spiny | Under Polish administration | Nysa | 1945 |
| NN | Poland | Opole | 1992 |