Gammel Hviding was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hvidding.
The place is now called Gammel Hviding and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hvidding | German Empire | Hadersleben | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Hviding | Denmark | Tønder | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Gammel Hviding | Denmark | Ribe | 1993 |