Durchthal was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Durchtal.
The place is now called Dourdhal and belongs to France.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durchthal | German Empire | Forbach | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Dourdˈhal | France | Moselle | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Durchtal | German Empire | Sankt Avold | 1940 |
| Dourdˈhal | France | Moselle | 1945 |
| Dourdhal | France | Moselle | 1993 |