Gniewno was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Elisenhof.
The place is now called Gniewno and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisenhof | German Empire | Schlochau | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Elisenhof | German Empire | Schlochau | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Elisenhof | German Empire | Schlochau | 1939 |
| Gniewno | Under Polish administration | Człuchów | 1945 |
| Gniewno | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |