Gryżewo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Grieswalde.
The place is now called Gryżewo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griesgirren | German Empire | Angerapp | 1938 |
| Grieswalde | German Empire | Angerapp | 1939 |
| Gryżewo | Under Polish administration | Węgorzewo | 1945 |
| Gryżewo | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |