Giętkie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Gentken.
The place is now called Giętkie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentken | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1939 |
| Giętkie | Under Polish administration | Pisz | 1945 |
| Giętkie | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |