Węgajty was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wengaithen.
The place is now called Węgajty and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wengaithen | German Empire | Allenstein | 1939 |
| Węgajty | Under Polish administration | Olsztyn | 1945 |
| Węgajty | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |