Gądków Mały was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klein Gandern.
The place is now called Gądków Mały and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Gandern | German Empire | Weststernberg | 1939 |
| Gądków Mały | Under Polish administration | Rzepin | 1945 |
| Gądków Mały | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |