Pełkity was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Polkitten.
The place is now called Pełkity and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polkitten | German Empire | Bartenstein (Ostpr.) | 1939 |
| Pełkity | Under Polish administration | Bartoszyce | 1945 |
| Pełkity | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |