Paprotki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Goldensee.
The place is now called Paprotki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paprodtken | German Empire | Lötzen | 1938 |
| Goldensee | German Empire | Lötzen | 1939 |
| Paprotki | Under Polish administration | Giżycko | 1945 |
| Paprotki | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |