Gwiazdowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Sternfelde.
The place is now called Gwiazdowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sternfelde | German Empire | Sensburg | 1939 |
| Gwiazdowo | Under Polish administration | Mrągowo | 1945 |
| Gwiazdowo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |