Pajtuny was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Peythunen.
The place is now called Pajtuny and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peythunen | German Empire | Braunsberg (Ostpr.) | 1939 |
| Pajtuny | Under Polish administration | Braniewo | 1945 |
| Pajtuny | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |