Możdżany was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Borkenwalde.
The place is now called Możdżany and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosdzehnen | German Empire | Angerburg | 1930 |
| Borkenwalde | German Empire | Angerburg | 1939 |
| Możdżany | Under Polish administration | Węgorzewo | 1945 |
| Możdżany | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |