Botowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Bottau.
The place is now called Botowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottowen | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1938 |
| Bottau | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Botowo | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Botowo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |