Wodniki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Waldfriedeck.
The place is now called Wodniki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woidnig | German Empire | Guhrau | 1936 |
| Waldfriedeck | German Empire | Guhrau | 1939 |
| Wodniki | Under Polish administration | Góra | 1945 |
| Wodniki | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |