Majdany Wielki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Altenhagen.
The place is now called Majdany Wielki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Altenhagen | German Empire | Osterode i. Ostpr. | 1939 |
| Majdany Wielki | Under Polish administration | Ostróda | 1945 |
| Majdany Wielki | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |