Garbniki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Garbnicken.
The place is now called Garbniki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garbnicken | German Empire | Preußisch Eylau | 1939 |
| Garbniki | Under Polish administration | Górowo Iławeckie | 1945 |
| Garbniki | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |