Gardna Wielka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Garde.
The place is now called Gardna Wielka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Garde | German Empire | Stolp | 1939 |
| Gardna Wielka | Under Polish administration | Słupsk | 1945 |
| Gardna Wielka | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |