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