Watkowice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Großwadkeim.
The place is now called Watkowice and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß-Wattkowitz | German Empire | Stuhm | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Groß Watkowitz | German Empire | Stuhm | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Groß Watkowitz | German Empire | Stuhm | 1938 |
| Großwadkeim | German Empire | Stuhm | 1939 |
| Großwadkeim | German Empire | Stuhm | 1939 |
| NN | Under Polish administration | Sztum | 1945 |
| Watkowice | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |