Witowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Gittau.
The place is now called Witowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itowen | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1927 |
| Ittowen | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1927 |
| Gittau | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1939 |
| Witowo | Under Polish administration | Nidzica | 1945 |
| Witowo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |